Home Health Aide
About The Position
PurposeCare is seeking a compassionate, dependable Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and occasionally in facility settings. The role focuses on personal care, daily living assistance, and helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The position requires reliable travel to assigned patient visits within a preferred coverage area, independent work in home settings, and clear communication with patients, families, nurses, and the care team. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN depending on the market. Assignments may involve homes with pets or smokers. PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients each month. The company emphasizes compassionate care, innovative technology, ongoing training, and support that helps vulnerable clients live full lives in their communities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Active HHA or CNA certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Willingness to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
- Dependable and punctual, with clear communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of caregiving or direct patient care experience.
- Home health or home care experience.
- CPR and Adult First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients.
- Experience working with dementia or memory care patients.
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 clients about medications to support self-administration; do not independently administer medications.
- 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 within the service area.
- Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
- Complete required certifications and training on schedule and communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
- Rewarding career making a difference in lives and communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
