Home Health Aide PCA

ComForCare Home Health Care - Orange NY; Town of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

A home health care service in New York is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides (HHAs) to provide essential personal care and homemaking services to clients in their homes. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., complete a state-approved HHA course, and possess at least six months of relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay, training, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least six months experience as a Home Health Aide.
• Listed in good standing on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as required.
• Must be in good standing on NY Nurse Aide Registry.
• Pass competency exam with 80% or higher.
• Complete DEARS Ethics test.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities.
• Provide companionship and perform homemaking tasks.
• Remind clients to take their medications.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Homemaking

Companionship

Basic Medication Management

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D certificate

Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide course

Nurse Aide Registry in good standing

DEARS Ethics test

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

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 franshised offices are looking for you.

Job Summary

The Home Health Aide (HHA) 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

• Personal Care: Provide 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 (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
• 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.
• Medication Reminders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
• Successful completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide course.
• At least six months experience as a Home Health Aide (in homes or facilities)
• Be listed in good standing on 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 not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.