Home Care Aide - Full-Time

Cox HPS of the Ozarks; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth at Home is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide to assist patients in their homes across the Springfield area. The role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and strong communication to support daily living activities.

Hours are typically 8:00a–5:00p, with a day shift pattern in a 40-hour work week. Training includes 12 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of on-the-job training within 30 days of first client contact, plus ongoing in-service as required.

Qualifications

• Background in caregiving or healthcare settings is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, follow directions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated empathy and courteous interaction with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living in their homes.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with families and care teams to support patient goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

12h classroom + 4h on-the-job training

Job description

Facility:Sunset Building: 2230 West Sunset Street, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1522 HCS Springfield CHAHScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00a - 5:00pWork Shift:Day Shift (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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description: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.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: Active Driver’s License in the state they reside