Home Health Aide

PurposeCare•North Royalton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one, patient-facing care in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports patients’ safety, comfort, and independence while contributing to their quality of life and providing peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. The aide provides personal care and assistance with daily living needs, follows the care plan, observes and reports changes to the supervising nurse, and documents care in accordance with company and regulatory standards. The position requires reliable travel to assigned patient visits, dependable attendance, and completion of required training, including annual dementia education. PurposeCare describes itself as a growing Midwest provider of home care and home health services, supporting more than 3,000 clients per month.

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 reliable travel to assigned patient visits.

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 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.
Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.
Arrive on time and attend assigned visits dependably.