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 communities. This hands-on, patient-facing role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while supporting their quality of life and giving families peace of mind. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The role involves personal care and daily living assistance, following care plans and instructions, communicating with the supervising nurse and care team, and documenting services. Work takes place in patient homes and occasionally facilities, with travel to assigned visits within the caregiver’s preferred coverage area. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN depending on the market. PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, serving more than 3,000 clients per month. The company describes its work as helping vulnerable people live full lives in their communities through coordinated home-based care, excellent caregivers, and technology.
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 the ability 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
- Six or more 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 by providing 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.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility.
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
- A rewarding career making a difference in lives and communities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
