Home Health Aide
About The Position
PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing caregiving role helps clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent while supporting their quality of life and providing peace of mind to their families. The position is suited to dependable, patient, service-driven candidates seeking meaningful work. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. The role involves personal care, daily living assistance, following care plans, observing and reporting changes to a supervising nurse, and documenting services. Care is primarily provided in patient homes, with occasional facility settings. Flexible scheduling options may be available depending on the market, including full-time, part-time, or PRN assignments. Travel is required within the preferred coverage area; assignments may include homes with pets or smokers.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least 1 year of caregiving experience within the last 2 years under RN supervision.
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working 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 background screening and onboarding requirements.
- Dependable and punctual, with clear communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Active HHA or CNA certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- 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 with 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.
- Complete required certifications and training on schedule.
- Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options may be available.
- 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 in lives and communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
