Compassionate Home Health Aide — Flexible Schedule, Same-Day Pay

Buckeye State Health and Family Services; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Buckeye State Health and Family Services is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care, assisting patients with daily living activities and promoting independence and comfort in their own homes.

You will support seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from illness, perform light housekeeping, document progress, and communicate with healthcare teams to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care or long-term care environments.
• CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology for clear observations and communications.
• Experience documenting patient progress and care plans.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and use basic assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support patients with specialized care needs (e.g., Alzheimer’s, dementia, hospice, catheter care, developmental disabilities).
• Perform light housekeeping: cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and safe living environment maintenance.
• Document patient progress and communicate changes to healthcare teams.
• Use medical terminology when recording observations and communicating with professionals.

Skills

Home health care experience

CPR certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Documentation practices

ADL assistance

Job description

Buckeye State Health and Family Services is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide compassionate in-home care, assisting patients with daily living activities and promoting independence and comfort in their own homes.

You will support seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from illness, perform light housekeeping, document progress, and communicate with healthcare teams to ensure safe, quality care.