PCA or HHA for Monsey

ComForCare; Village of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients by providing essential personal care and companionship. This fulfilling role as a Personal Care Aide (PCA) allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community. You will assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being in their own homes. With competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to start or grow their career in home care. If you are nurturing and committed to supporting others, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring family.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Training Opportunities

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Must complete a state-approved PCA course and have at least six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Assist with household management tasks like cleaning and laundry.

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

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:

• 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 (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, 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 Personal Care Aide course.
• At least six months 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 not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.