PCA/HHA

Polaris Healthcare; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare in Amsterdam seeks caring Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides to join our team and provide essential in-home services to residents in Amsterdam. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and strong communication with nursing staff.

The position requires valid HHA/PCA certification and a compassionate, reliable approach to resident wellbeing. Compensation is listed at $18.65 per hour, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, resident-centered facility.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide is required.
• Demonstrates compassion and respect for residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care activities.
• Ensure safety in the use of equipment (rails, walkers, etc.).
• Document services daily per agency policies.
• Participate in supervisory processes per NYS law.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
• Document services accurately on day of service.
• Report client condition changes to RN Supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Certification for HHA/PCA

Job description

Must have Certification!!

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Overview:

We are an Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of Amsterdam seeking caring individuals who are interested in joining our team.

Pay Range; $18.65/hour

Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities:

• Assists with personal care activities
• Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
• Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
• Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
• Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client's condition or incidents to RN Supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with residents/families
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of residents and family information and client records.
• Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality.

EOE/M/F/V