Home Care Aide - Full-Time

Cox HPS of the Ozarks; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide compassionate in-home support to patients. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor well-being, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams.

The role requires reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in patients' homes across southwest Missouri. You will be part of CoxHealth at Home, serving communities across the region, helping patients

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living in their homes.
• Interact with patients, families, and coworkers in a compassionate, professional manner.
• Provide safe, reliable transportation and communicate patient needs to the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dependability

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Facility: Sunset Building: 2230 West Sunset Street, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1522 HCS Springfield CHAH Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p Work 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).

Job 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

• Twelve (12 hours) of classroom training and four (4 hours) of on-the-job training within thirty (30) days of first client contact.
• 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

• 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

• Active Driver’s License in the state they reside

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep your Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.