Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Middleburg Heights, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides one-on-one, hands-on care to patients in their homes and communities, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent. The role supports patients’ personal care and daily living needs, contributes to quality of life for patients and peace of mind for their families, and requires dependable, patient, service-driven care. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

The aide travels to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area, follows care plans, communicates with the supervising nurse and care team, and documents care in accordance with company and regulatory standards. The role includes required in-service training, including annual dementia education. PurposeCare describes itself as a growing provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients per month.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide training program, CNA certificate, or 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.
• Dependable attendance and on-time arrival for assigned visits.
• Accurate, timely care documentation and strong communication with the supervising nurse and care team.

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 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 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.
• A rewarding career 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