Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Lakewood, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one home-based care to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing role supports clients’ safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life while providing peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

The aide provides personal care and assistance with daily living according to the care plan, observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions, and documents care in accordance with company and regulatory standards. The role includes travel to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area, as well as required in-service training, including annual dementia education.

PurposeCare describes itself as a growing provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients monthly. The company emphasizes compassionate, respectful, purpose-driven care and offers flexible scheduling, weekly pay, training, and professional development opportunities.

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, nursing home, or hospital settings.
• 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 assigned patient 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.
• Support medication self-administration through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
• Monitor and report changes in patient 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.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team and attend assigned visits reliably.

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