Home Health Aide

PurposeCare • Parma Heights, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PurposeCare is seeking a dependable, patient, and service-driven Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one, patient-facing care in clients’ homes and communities. The role supports clients’ safety, comfort, independence, and quality of life while providing peace of mind to their families. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. Candidates must have their own vehicle and reliably travel to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.

The aide provides personal care and assistance with daily living needs according to the care plan, communicates patient observations to the supervising nurse, and documents care in accordance with company and regulatory standards. The position also requires completion of in-service training, including annual dementia education, and any required certifications and training on schedule. PurposeCare describes itself as a Midwest provider of home care and home health services serving more than 3,000 clients per month.

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.
• Ability to travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.

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.
• Licensed HHA or CNA credentials are encouraged; motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome.

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 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.
• Attend assigned visits on time and maintain dependable attendance.
• Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling and schedule flexibility.
• Referral bonus program.
• Ongoing growth, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
• Mentor and on-call programs.
• Rewarding work 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