Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Westlake, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides one-on-one, patient-facing care in clients’ homes and communities, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent. The role involves hands-on personal care, assistance with daily living needs, and communication with the supervising nurse and care team. The position is suited to dependable, patient, service-driven caregivers. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, as are motivated candidates willing to become certified.

PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients per month. Its home-based care is coordinated to help clients stay healthy and safe at home and live full lives in their communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide training program, a CNA certificate, an STNA license, or at least 1.5 years of recent caregiving experience in home care, assisted living, long-term care, a nursing home, or a hospital.
• HHA certification or an equivalent credential as required by Ohio state regulations.
• Basic knowledge of patient care and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings.
• Dependable attendance and reliable travel to patient homes and assigned visits.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience caring for seniors or individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, or dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises according to the care plan.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Remind patients to self-administer medication; do not independently administer medication.
• Monitor and report changes in a patient’s condition to the supervising nurse.
• Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
• Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate.
• Use safety equipment properly, including rails, supports, and stools.
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.
• Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
• Arrive on time and attend assigned visits dependably.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Referral bonus program
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
• Mentor and on-call programs
• A rewarding career making a difference in the lives of others and the communities served

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED