Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Cleveland Heights, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a compassionate, dependable Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one, patient-facing care in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports patients’ safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life while giving families peace of mind. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. The position requires reliable travel to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area, along with completion of required training and documentation.

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, a nursing home, or a hospital.
• 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 on-time arrival for assigned visits.
• Ability to complete required certifications and training on schedule.

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 by providing reminders; do not independently administer medication.
• Monitor and report patient condition or 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

• 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