Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Westlake, OH

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About The Position

The Home Health Aide joins a compassionate, growing home health and home care team, providing one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent by assisting with personal care and daily living needs. The aide serves as a trusted presence for clients and supports peace of mind for their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

The position involves travel to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area. The aide is expected to provide dependable, respectful care, communicate with the supervising nurse and care team, maintain accurate documentation, and complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.

PurposeCare provides home-based care services to clients in the Midwest. The company describes its work as supporting vulnerable people to live full lives in their communities.

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.

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.
• A rewarding career making a difference in the lives of others and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED