Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Strongsville, 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, independence, and quality of life while providing peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, as are motivated candidates willing to become certified.

The aide provides personal care and support with daily living needs, follows the patient’s care plan, observes and reports changes to the supervising nurse, and documents care according to company and regulatory standards. The position requires dependable travel to assigned patient visits, reliable 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, coordinating home-based services for more than 3,000 clients per month. The company says its caregivers and technology help vulnerable clients live full lives in their communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide (HHA) 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.
• Remind patients to self-administer medication; 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.
• Arrive on time and attend assigned visits dependably.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 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