Home Health Aide
About The Position
You'll join a compassionate, fast-growing home health and home care team that supports patients one-on-one in their homes and communities. Expect to be hands-on -- providing personal care, supporting daily living needs, and making a real difference in someone's day, every shift. This is a role for someone dependable, patient, and service-driven who wants meaningful work and flexible opportunities. Licensed HHAs/CNAs are encouraged to apply -- and we also welcome motivated candidates willing to become certified. This is a high-impact, patient-facing caregiving role. You'll be a trusted presence in the home -- helping clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent. Your work directly supports quality of life for patients and peace of mind for their families. If you're energized by helping others, value one-on-one care, and want work that truly matters, this is a strong opportunity. The Home Aide at Purpose Care Home Health plays a vital role in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position focuses on assisting clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and medication reminders, to promote independence and improve quality of life. Through attentive observation and communication, the aide will identify any changes in the client’s condition and report them promptly to the appropriate medical personnel. Ultimately, this role is essential in supporting clients to live safely and comfortably in their home environment while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Requirements
- Age 18 or older
- Active HHA or CNA certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations
- Ability to work independently in home settings
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Willingness to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements
- Previous experience working as a home aide or in a similar caregiving role for a minimum of 1 year in a professional setting
- Has worked in a professional setting in the last 2 years.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Demonstrated experience or training in patient care or home health assistance.
- Ability to pass background checks and any required health screenings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The required skills of patient care, CPR, and first aid are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during daily interactions and emergencies.
- Patient care skills enable the aide to assist clients with personal needs compassionately and effectively, fostering trust and comfort.
- CPR and first aid certifications prepare the aide to respond promptly and confidently to medical emergencies, potentially saving lives.
- Strong communication skills are used daily to interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring clear understanding and continuity of care.
Nice To Haves
- 6+ months of caregiving or direct patient care experience
- Home health or home care experience
- CPR and Adult First Aid certification
- Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients
- Experience working with dementia or memory care patients
- Additional certifications related to home health care or elder care.
- Preferred skills such as additional caregiving certifications and familiarity with health documentation enhance the aide’s ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting
- Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises per care plan
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
- Support medication self-administration through reminders (no independent med administration)
- Monitor and report patient condition and changes 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 (rails, supports, stools, etc.)
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across your service area
- Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education
- Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide basic patient care including assisting with mobility and exercises as directed.
- Administer medication reminders and ensure clients follow prescribed treatment plans.
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Observe and document changes in clients’ physical or emotional condition and communicate these observations to healthcare supervisors.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.
- Follow all safety protocols and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
