Certified Home Health Aide

Optimal Care; Lawrence (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(k)

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to assist patients at their homes, promoting recovery and independence. You will help with daily activities, monitor well-being, and support personalized care plans in collaboration with nurses and the care team.

Must have certified Nurse Aide status, complete required HHA training, and demonstrate strong English communication and empathy to support patients in Carmel, IN and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
• Must hold current Nurse Aide certification and be in good standing on the state registry.
• Must complete required HHA training (75 hours classroom + practical).

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meal preparation and mobility.
• Support daily activities to promote recovery and independence at home or in facilities.
• Monitor patient well‑being and reinforce healthy routines per care plans.
• Collaborate with nurses and care teams to ensure individualized plans are followed.

Skills

English literacy

Empathy

Caregiving mindset

Education

Nurse Aide Certification

Home Health Aide training program

Job description

Help patients regain strength, maintain independence, and achieve their health goals in the comfort of their own homes. As a Home Health Aide, you'll provide hands-on personal care and support that enables patients to recover safely while preserving their dignity and quality of life. Through assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, and other daily activities, you'll play an important role in helping patients navigate their recovery journey and remain as independent as possible.

This role is ideal for a compassionate caregiver who enjoys building relationships and encouraging progress. You'll work closely with patients, families, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support individualized care plans, monitor patient well-being, and reinforce healthy routines that promote recovery and self-sufficiency. Every visit is an opportunity to help patients gain confidence, celebrate meaningful milestones, and move closer to achieving their highest level of independence.

Location

• Office Location: 600 E Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Weekend On-Call Rotation

Required Qualification

• Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Must meet Medicare Home Health Aide training program and competencies
• Must hold current certification as a nurse aide and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Home Health Aide, Hospice Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively
• Understands home health philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to homebound patients in the home or facility
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Pay Range

$18.50 - $23 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.