Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Cleveland, OH

18h • 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, independence, and quality of life while offering flexible scheduling opportunities. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. The position requires dependable, compassionate care, accurate documentation, reliable travel to assigned visits, and communication with the supervising nurse and care team. The role includes 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, 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.
• Dependability, patience, and a service-driven approach to caregiving.
• Ability to travel reliably to patient homes and assigned 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.
• Licensed HHA or CNA credential.

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 changes in patient condition 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.
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive on time for assigned visits.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling and schedule flexibility.
• Referral bonus program.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity 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