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PurposeCare·Dwight, Illinois

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance while monitoring patient conditions. Maintain a safe environment and document care provided according to regulatory standards.

You’ll join a compassionate, fast-growing home health and home care team that supports client 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.

Why this role matters

You’ll be a trusted presence in the home — helping clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent. Your work directly supports quality of life for client 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.

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  • Key responsibilities
  • Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting
  • Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation
  • 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 client homes and assigned visits across your service area
  • Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education

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

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  • Must-have requirements
  • Age 18 or older
  • Active HHA or CNA certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • 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 TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements

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  • Nice-to-have
  • 6+ months of caregiving or direct patient care experience
  • Home health or home care experience
  • CPR and Adult First Aid certification
  • Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients
  • Experience working with dementia or memory care patients

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  • 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

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Ideal candidate profile

Qualifications

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

PurposeCare, and its affiliate companies [https://purposecare.com/locations/] 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 [https://purposecare.com/] 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 [https://purposecare.com/locations/]

Requirements

Candidates must be 18 or older with an active HHA or CNA certification or a willingness to obtain one. The role requires reliable transportation, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and the completion of background screenings.

  • professional certificate
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Patience
  • Meal preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication reminders
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care
  • Dementia care
  • Patient documentation
  • Safety equipment usage

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Dwight, Illinois
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

PurposeCare

At PurposeCare, we believe care works best when it’s seamless, supportive, and rooted in the community. For employees, that means steady hours, career growth opportunities, and a team that values your commitment. We know care isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. For families and...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryHome Health Care Services
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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