Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) – Memory Care & Dementia Support | Flexible Hours

Renewal Memory Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Community support groups

Professional development

Competitive pay

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Renewal Memory Partners in New York City is seeking reliable, compassionate Care Partners to support clients living with dementia in their homes across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, with flexible availability seven days a week.

You will provide companionship, personal care, transfers, light housekeeping, meal prep, and activity planning, while partnering with families and RN support to deliver affirming, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience with bed-bound or wheelchair-bound clients and transfers.
• Experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care is preferred.
• Ability to provide personal care and companionship with patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to older adults and people with chronic health conditions at home.
• Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers.
• Plan activities and accompany clients to keep them engaged.
• Escort clients to doctors' appointments and run errands.
• Remind clients to take medications and assist with light exercise.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Flexibility

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

HHA certificate (NY)

College degree preferred

Tools

Hoyer lift

Job description

Join Our Team of Compassionate Care Partners

At Renewal Memory Partners, we believe that experience and a genuine passion for helping others are the keys to exceptional care. We're currently seekingreliable, compassionate Care Partnersto support our clients living with dementia.

Location:
New York City - primarily Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn

Availability:
Ideally open/flexible, Monday through Sunday

Requirements:

• Experience with bed-bound or wheelchair-bound clients and assistance with transfers
• Hoyer lift experience is a strong plus
• A kind, patient, and empathetic nature
• Prior experience with Alzheimer's or dementia care is preferred

We look forward to connecting with dedicated individuals who are ready to make a difference.

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Come join our growing community of Care Partners who share this common purpose! At Renewal Memory Partners, we are dedicated to providing holistic, person-centered care to people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Our organization is also committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQ community.

For all Care Partners of Renewal Memory Partners, we are proud to offer:

• Community:We understand that caring for older adults can be isolating at times, and we strive to build community among Care Partners through ongoing support groups, dynamic trainings, and virtual meet-ups
• Professional Development:Through the Renewal Memory Institute, you will have access to best-in-class trainings offered by a multidisciplinary team of experts. You may also have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research studies through our partnerships with university and hospital-based teams
• Competitive Compensation:At Renewal Memory Partners, we strive to offer top starting pay, plus a wide range of benefits
• A Person-Centered Approach that Honors You:We celebrate both our clients and our Care Partners as diverse individuals, and actively learn about their hobbies, backgrounds, and interests. We thoughtfully match clients and Care Partners who can build genuine, authentic connections

Responsibilities:

• Providing companionship to older adults and people with chronic health conditions in their homes (e.g., discussing current events, creating artwork, reviewing photo albums)
• Providing compassionate, patient hands-on personal care support for ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers
• Planning activities outside the home and accompanying clients to keep them engaged with the world and their favorite pastimes (e.g., trips to museums, concerts, plays, or the park)
• Escorting clients to doctors' appointments
• Running errands for clients (e.g., grocery shopping, sundries)
• Reminding clients to take their medications
• Doing light exercise with clients (e.g., helping with stretching routine or prescribed physical therapy)
• Assisting clients in preparing meals
• Performing light housekeeping, such as dusting, tidying, and laundry

Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds including the creative arts and healthcare fields. Our employment is selective. Strong candidates possess:

• A valid HHA certificate in New York State
• A passion for caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Prior experience working with this population is valued, but not required
• An accredited high school diploma, though we prefer candidates with college and advanced degrees
• Deep empathy and patience
• Flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness
• Creativity and a positive, open-hearted approach
• Strong composure under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and their families

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $300 Referral Bonusfor Care Partners and Clients
• Daily Pay - Access your earnings 24-48 hours after a shift
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Trainings
• Care Partner of the Month Awards - We celebrate you!
• 401(k) for Senior Care Partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 Client Services Support
• 24/7 RN Support

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.50 - $23+ per hour

Work Location:In person