Home Health Aide
About The Position
PurposeCare is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities, helping them stay safe, comfortable, and independent. This hands-on, patient-facing role involves personal care, assistance with daily living, and communication with the supervising nurse and care team. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The position requires dependable travel to patient homes and assigned visits across a preferred coverage area. Care may take place in patient homes and occasionally in facility settings; assignments may include homes with pets or smokers. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, or PRN work, depending on the market.
Requirements
- Must be 18 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.
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 through reminders; do not independently administer medication.
- Monitor and report changes in the patient's 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 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
- Flexible scheduling options may be available.
- 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
