Home Health Aide

PurposeCare•Middleburg Heights, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join PurposeCare’s home health and home care team to provide one-on-one, hands-on support to patients in their homes and communities. The Home Health Aide helps clients with personal care and daily living needs, supporting their safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life while offering peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. This patient-facing role requires dependable attendance, respectful and compassionate care, accurate documentation, and communication with the supervising nurse and care team. The aide travels to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area and completes required in-service training, including annual dementia education. PurposeCare provides home-based care services to more than 3,000 clients a month across the Midwest. The company describes its work as helping vulnerable people 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 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.
Must have own vehicle.

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.
Support medication self-administration through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
Monitor and report patient conditions 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.
Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.
Arrive on time and reliably attend assigned visits.