Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one home-based care for 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; motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

The HHA provides personal care and assistance with daily living needs, follows the care plan, observes and reports changes in a patient’s condition to the supervising nurse, and documents care according to company and regulatory standards. The role involves dependable travel to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area, as well as completing required in-service training, including annual dementia education.

PurposeCare describes itself as a growing Midwest provider of home care and home health services, coordinating home-based care for more than 3,000 clients each month. The company emphasizes compassionate, respectful, purpose-driven care and technology-supported services that help clients live full lives in their communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide (HHA) 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, a nursing home, or a hospital setting.
• HHA certification or 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.

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 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.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.
• Complete required certifications and training on schedule.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling and schedule flexibility.
• Referral bonus program.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
• Mentor and on-call programs.
• Rewarding work 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