HHA and PCA WARWICK NY

At Your Side Home Care Houston; Village of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate home care team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients through personalized care and support. This fulfilling role as a Personal Care Aide (PCA) involves assisting clients with essential daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being in their own homes. With a focus on nurturing relationships, you will provide companionship, personal care, and homemaking services, all while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a caring spirit, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Training and Development

Opportunities for Advancement

Weekly Orientations

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• Must complete state-approved PCA course and have 6 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Provide companionship and perform household chores.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship

Household Management

Medication Reminders

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

State-approved Personal Care Aide Course

Tools

Personal Care Equipment

Job description

Looking for caregivers to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

Shifts are available throughout the metro area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our independently owned and operated franchised offices are looking for you.

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

1. Personal Care
   • Performs and/or provides assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
2. Companion/Sitter/Household Management
   • Provide companionship and respite services for family.
   • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.
3. Medication Reminders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Personal Care Aide course.
• At least six months experience as a Personal Care Aide (in homes or facilities).
• Be listed in good standing on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test).
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.