About the Role
The Home Aide at Purpose Care Home Health plays a vital role in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position focuses on assisting clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and medication reminders, to promote independence and improve quality of life. Through attentive observation and communication, the aide will identify any changes in the client's condition and report them promptly to the appropriate medical personnel. Ultimately, this role is essential in supporting clients to live safely and comfortably in their home environment while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Job Responsibilities
Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Provide basic patient care including assisting with mobility and exercises as directed.
Administer medication reminders and ensure clients follow prescribed treatment plans.
Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
Observe and document changes in clients' physical or emotional condition and communicate these observations to healthcare supervisors.
Offer companionship and emotional support to clients to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.
Follow all safety protocols and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous experience working as a home aide or in a similar caregiving role for a minimum of 1 year in a professional setting
Has worked in a professional setting in the last 2 years.
Additional certifications related to home health care or elder care.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Demonstrated experience or training in patient care or home health assistance.
Ability to pass background checks and any required health screenings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills
The required skills of patient care, CPR, and first aid are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during daily interactions and emergencies. Patient care skills enable the aide to assist clients with personal needs compassionately and effectively, fostering trust and comfort. CPR and first aid certifications prepare the aide to respond promptly and confidently to medical emergencies, potentially saving lives. Preferred skills such as additional caregiving certifications and familiarity with health documentation enhance the aide's ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Strong communication skills are used daily to interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring clear understanding and continuity of care.
Are you searching for a Purpose? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family!PurposeCare, and its affiliate companies are looking for a qualified, dependable, honest, reliable, Administrative Assistant to support those caring for the needs of our clients. We have an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant who can provide administrative support in a fast-paced healthcare organization.
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
Ongoing growth, training & professional development
Mentor, on-call & referral programs
Opportunity to apply for positions at our other PurposeCare locations
The Home Aide at Purpose Care Home Health plays a vital role in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position focuses on assisting clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and medication reminders, to promote independence and improve quality of life. Through attentive observation and communication, the aide will identify any changes in the client's condition and report them promptly to the appropriate medical personnel. Ultimately, this role is essential in supporting clients to live safely and comfortably in their home environment while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Job Responsibilities
Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Provide basic patient care including assisting with mobility and exercises as directed.
Administer medication reminders and ensure clients follow prescribed treatment plans.
Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
Observe and document changes in clients' physical or emotional condition and communicate these observations to healthcare supervisors.
Offer companionship and emotional support to clients to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.
Follow all safety protocols and emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous experience working as a home aide or in a similar caregiving role for a minimum of 1 year in a professional setting
Has worked in a professional setting in the last 2 years.
Additional certifications related to home health care or elder care.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Demonstrated experience or training in patient care or home health assistance.
Ability to pass background checks and any required health screenings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills
The required skills of patient care, CPR, and first aid are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during daily interactions and emergencies. Patient care skills enable the aide to assist clients with personal needs compassionately and effectively, fostering trust and comfort. CPR and first aid certifications prepare the aide to respond promptly and confidently to medical emergencies, potentially saving lives. Preferred skills such as additional caregiving certifications and familiarity with health documentation enhance the aide's ability to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Strong communication skills are used daily to interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring clear understanding and continuity of care.
Are you searching for a Purpose? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family!PurposeCare, and its affiliate companies are looking for a qualified, dependable, honest, reliable, Administrative Assistant to support those caring for the needs of our clients. We have an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant who can provide administrative support in a fast-paced healthcare organization.
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
Ongoing growth, training & professional development
Mentor, on-call & referral programs
Opportunity to apply for positions at our other PurposeCare locations
Job ID: 523020132
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026
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