Home Health Aide
About The Position
The Home Health Aide provides one-on-one, patient-facing care in clients’ homes and occasional facility settings. The role supports personal care, daily living needs, safety, comfort, and independence, while helping clients and families feel supported. The aide follows care plans and written instructions, communicates with the supervising nurse and care team, and documents services according to company and regulatory standards. Assignments require reliable travel within the aide’s preferred coverage area and may involve homes with pets or smokers. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, or PRN, depending on the market. Licensed HHAs/CNAs are encouraged to apply; candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility.
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
- Rewarding career making a difference in lives and communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
