HHA and PCA WARWICK NY Location: NY-WARWICK-10990 Post Date: 09-15-23

ComForCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients through personalized care. As a Personal Care Aide, you will provide essential services that allow clients to remain in their homes, fostering independence and dignity. This role is perfect for those who are nurturing and want a fulfilling career in home care. With competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll be part of a supportive family that values your contributions. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience, we welcome you to apply and make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Training Opportunities

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• At least six months of experience as a Personal Care Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Perform household management tasks and offer companionship.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Household Management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

State-approved Personal Care Aide Course

Tools

Assistive Devices (wheelchair, walker, etc.)

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 with 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 of experience as a Personal Care Aide (in homes or facilities).
• Be listed in good standing with 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 is not inclusive of all responsibilities and job duties.