Home Health Aide Speedway

PurposeCare•Avon, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes and, occasionally, in facility settings. The role supports patients’ safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life through personal care and help with daily living needs. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The aide follows care plans and written instructions, communicates with the supervising nurse and care team, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and documents services according to company and regulatory standards. The position requires dependable travel to assigned patient visits and completion of required assessments, training, screening, and onboarding. Flexible scheduling options may be available, depending on the market, including full-time, part-time, and PRN assignments.

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.
Be dependable and punctual and communicate clearly with patients, families, and nurses.

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 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.
Complete required competency and skills assessments, certifications, TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
Communicate clearly with patients, families, nurses, and the care team.