Home Health Aide

PurposeCare; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Job summary

PurposeCare is hiring compassionate home health aides to provide one-on-one care in patients' homes across Akron and surrounding areas. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and support families with trusted, person-centered care.

Prior caregiving experience is valued, and opportunities exist to become certified. We welcome motivated candidates who want meaningful work, flexible shifts, and the chance to grow with a fast-growing home health team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of caregiving experience (within last 2 years) under RN supervision.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; willingness to complete background screening and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting
• Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises per care plan
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
• Support medication self-administration through reminders (no independent med administration)
• Monitor and report patient condition and changes to the supervising nurse
• Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate
• Use safety equipment properly (rails, supports, stools, etc.)
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across your service area
• Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Transportation

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

You'll join a compassionate, fast-growing home health and home care team that supports patients one-on-one in their homes and communities. Expect to be hands-on -- providing personal care, supporting daily living needs, and making a real difference in someone's day, every shift. This is a role for someone dependable, patient, and service-driven who wants meaningful work and flexible opportunities. Licensed HHAs/CNAs are encouraged to apply -- and we also welcome motivated candidates willing to become certified.

Why this role matters

This is a high-impact, patient-facing caregiving role. You'll be a trusted presence in the home -- helping clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent. Your work directly supports quality of life for patients and peace of mind for their families. If you're energized by helping others, value one-on-one care, and want work that truly matters, this is a strong opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting
• Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises per care plan
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
• Support medication self-administration through reminders (no independent med administration)
• Monitor and report patient condition and changes to the supervising nurse
• Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate
• Use safety equipment properly (rails, supports, stools, etc.)
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across your service area
• Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education

What success looks like

• Patients feel safe, respected, and well cared for
• On-time arrival and dependable attendance for assigned visits
• Positive feedback from patients and families
• Completion of required certifications and training on schedule
• Strong communication with supervising nurse and care team

Must-have requirements

• Age 18 or older
• 1 year of caregiving experience (within last 2 years) under RN supervision
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations
• Ability to work independently in home settings
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes
• Ability to lift up to 25 poundsWillingness to complete background screening, and onboarding requirements

Nice-to-have

• Active HHA or CNA certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Home health or home care experienceCPR and Adult First Aid certificationExperience supporting seniors or medically complex clientsExperience working with dementia or memory care patients

  Work environment & schedule

  • One-on-one care in patient homes and occasional facility settings
  • Flexible scheduling options may be available (full-time, part-time, PRN depending on market)
  • Assignments may include homes with pets or smokers
  • Travel within your preferred coverage area

  You may be a great fit if you:

  • Are licensed or motivated to become licensed
  • Enjoy helping others and building trust with clients
  • Are calm, respectful, and safety-focused
  • Can handle sensitive or challenging situations professionally
  • Are dependable and punctual
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and nurses
  • Want meaningful, people-centered work

  If you're ready to make a daily difference in someone's life - we'd love to meet you.

  Requirements

  Are you searching for aPurpose? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family

  PurposeCare is a leading provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest and provides home-based care services to more than 3,000 clients a month carefully coordinated to keep clients healthy and safe at home. With excellent caregivers and innovative technology, PurposeCare ensures that our most vulnerable are provided with the support necessary to live full lives in their community. Your Care is Our Purpose.

  As a growing company we provide:

  • A rewarding career making a difference, changing lives & communities
  • Schedule Flexibility