Home Health Aide

PurposeCare•Brunswick, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides one-on-one, hands-on care to patients in their homes and communities. The aide supports personal care and daily living needs, helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while providing peace of mind to their families. This patient-facing role calls for dependable, patient, service-driven caregivers. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. The role involves personal care, assistance with mobility and meals, reminders that support medication self-administration, observation and reporting of changes in patient condition, and maintaining a clean and safe client environment. The aide documents care, travels reliably to assigned visits, and completes required in-service training, including annual dementia education.

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, nursing home, or hospital settings.
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 support, 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; independent medication administration is not included.
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.