Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Fort Wayne, IN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is seeking a dependable, patient, and service-driven Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes and occasional facility settings. The role supports clients’ safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life while providing peace of mind to their families. Active HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

Care includes personal care and support with daily living needs, mobility, meals, medication reminders, basic observations, and maintaining a safe environment. The aide follows the care plan and written instructions, reports patient changes to the supervising nurse, and documents services according to company and regulatory standards. The position involves reliable travel to assigned visits within the service area and completion of required training and onboarding. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, or PRN depending on the market.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold an active HHA or CNA certification, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Be willing to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Be able to follow written care instructions and document services.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.
• Be able to work independently in home settings.
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to client homes.
• Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be willing to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.

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.
• Support medication self-administration with 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.

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 and changing lives and communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed