Certified Home Care Aide

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide compassionate, one-on-one support in patients' homes across multiple areas in southwest Missouri. You will assist with daily living activities, follow care plans, and coordinate with families and the care team. Strong communication and a reliable vehicle are essential.

Qualified candidates will have nursing aide training or equivalent and a current relevant license/certification. The role offers varied hours and a sign-on bonus in some cases.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) hours of classroom training and four (4) hours of on-the-job training within 30 days of first client contact.
• Five (5) hours of in-service training per year after the first 12 months.
• Training may be waived based on experience and adequate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living in their homes.
• Follow care plans and document observations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care team with empathy.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Empathy

Transportation

Education

Nurse aide training certificate

Basic nursing arts course

Job description

Facility: Home Support: 2240 W Sunset St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1522 HCS Springfield CHAH

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Hours: Varied

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Overview

Home Care Aides are caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with patients one-on-one in their homes. Service Areas include (but are not limited to) Bates, St. Clair, Hickory, Vernon, Cedar, Polk, Dallas, Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, Newton, Barry, McDonald, Greene, Christian, Stone, Taney, Camden, Pulaski, Lacleded, Webster,Wright, Texas, Shannon, Douglas, Ozark, Howell and Oregon.

Additional Informationfor Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1,800Sign-On Bonus

Job Summary

• At CoxHealth at Home, a Home Care Aide is a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys interacting with patients one-on-one in their homes. Home Care Aide assist patients with activities of daily living and are warm and friendly with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a passion for providing patients high-quality care and support. Home Care Aides are self-motivated, organized, and are able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Twelve (12 hours) of classroom training and four (4 hours) of on-the-job training within thirty (30) days of first client contact.
  • Required: five (5) hours of in-service training per year are required after the first twelve (12) months.
  • May waive some training based on experience and adequate documentation
• Experience
  • Required: One or more of the following experience:
  • Minimum six (6) months paid experience as agency homemaker, home health aide, or household worker.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience, paid or unpaid, in caring for children, sick or aged individuals.
  • Successful completion of a formal course in basic nursing arts or nurse aide training.
• Skills
  • Ability to read, write, follow directions and perform duties with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients, families, and coworkers and exhibit an empathetic attitude toward the sick and elderly.
  • Provision of reliable transportation and a working telephone as required by nature of position.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: MO CNA License OR MO CMT License OR MO CMA License OR as of 1/1/2022 grandfathered with an Accredited Nurse Aide Certification
  • Required: Active Driver’s License in the state they reside

Education:

• Required: Twelve (12 hours) of classroom training and four (4 hours) of on-the-job training within thirty (30) days of first client contact.
• Required: five (5) hours of in-service training per year are required after the first twelve (12) months.
• May waive some training based on experience and adequate documentation

Experience:

• Required: One or more of the following experience:
  • Minimum six (6) months paid experience as agency homemaker, home health aide, or household worker.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience, paid or unpaid, in caring for children, sick or aged individuals.
  • Successful completion of a formal course in basic nursing arts or nurse aide training.

Skills:

• Ability to read, write, follow directions and perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients, families, and coworkers and exhibit an empathetic attitude toward the sick and elderly.
• Provision of reliable transportation and a working telephone as required by nature of position.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required: MO CNA License OR MO CMT License OR MO CMA License OR as of 1/1/2022 grandfathered with an Accredited Nurse Aide Certification
• Required: Active Driver’s License in the state they reside