Home Health Aide Greenwood

PurposeCare • Greenwood, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes and communities, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent. The role involves hands-on personal care, assistance with daily living, communication with the supervising nurse and care team, and documentation of services provided. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome.

Care is delivered primarily in patient homes and may occasionally take place in facility settings. Assignments may involve homes with pets or smokers and travel within the caregiver’s preferred coverage area. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN depending on the market.

PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients per month. The company coordinates home-based care to help clients stay healthy and safe at home and offers training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold an active HHA or CNA certification, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Be willing to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Follow written care instructions and document services.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.
• Work independently in home settings.
• Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client homes.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be willing to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least 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.

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.
• Support medication self-administration through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
• 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, 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.
• Complete required certifications and training on schedule.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
• Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
• Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
• A rewarding career making a difference and changing lives and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed