Home Health Aide

PurposeCare•Lakewood, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join PurposeCare’s home health and home care team to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and communities. This hands-on, patient-facing caregiving role helps clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent while supporting their quality of life and giving families peace of mind. The position is suited to dependable, patient, service-driven candidates seeking meaningful work and flexible scheduling. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply, and motivated candidates willing to become certified are also welcome. Success in the role includes providing respectful care, arriving on time and reliably attending assigned visits, documenting care accurately and promptly, communicating effectively with the supervising nurse and care team, earning positive feedback from patients and families, and completing 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 each month.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide training program, a CNA certificate, or 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 an 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.
Dependability, patience, and a service-driven approach.

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 people 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 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 according to company and regulatory standards.
Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits throughout the service area.
Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
Communicate with the supervising nurse and care team.