Personal Care Aide PCA /Home Health Aide HHA

Right at Home; Selkirk (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay 18.65

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

401K match

Sick pay

PTO after 1 year

Paid orientation

Weekly pay

Nurse training

Referral program

Caregiver award

Mileage between clients

Job summary

Right at Home in the Capital Region of New York is seeking competent Home Health Aides (HHA) or Personal Care Aides (PCA) for Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Latham, Rensselaer, Clifton Park, Slingerlands, and Delmar. Candidates with HHA/PCA experience, compassion, and strong communication will excel.

Shifts include days, nights, and weekends based on client needs. Benefits include starting pay at 18.65 per hour, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 401K with match, PTO after one year, sick

Qualifications

• HHA/PCA certification preferred.
• Experience in home care or facility settings is valued.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Dementia care experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care activities: hygiene, showers, dressing, meals, and ADL support.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in nursing care plan-based activities.
• Assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Be an integral member of the care team to support clients at home.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Honesty

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for competent Home Health Aides (HHA) or Personal Care Aides (PCA) to fill openings in the New York's Capital Region: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Latham, Rensselaer, Clifton Park, Slingerlands, and Delmar. The ideal candidate will have experience as a HHA/PCA in home care and/or facility setting. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is THE job for you. We expect our HHAs/ PCAs to be polite and good communicators. Experience in caring for dementia clients will make you a strong candidate for the PCA/HHA postition. Shifts may include: Days, Nights, and Weekends, based on client needs.

Benefits for the Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Personal Care Aide (PCA)

• Shifts starting at $18.65 per hour
• Flexible scheduling for a great work / life balance
• Pay increases for specialized cases & distances
• Weekend and holiday differential pay
• 401K with match
• Sick Pay for all employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for all Employees after 1 year of service
• Paid Orientation
• Client mileage reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement between clients
• Employment referral program
• Caregiver of the Month Employee Award
• WEEKLY pay with direct deposit
• Nurse on staff to assist with training & specialization, ongoing training opportunities

Requirements of the HHA/PCA

• HHA or PCA Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Vehicle preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Have Compassion, Reliability, Trustworthiness, and Honesty

Responsibilities of HHA/PCA

• Provide Personal Care Activities: personal hygiene, showering, dressing, meal preparation, ambulation (ADLs) support for patients.
• Prepares supportive conversation and activities for elderly patients based upon a nursing care plan.
• Provide companionship for clients including accompanying them on walks, social trips, assistance with hobbies and errands.
• Be a valuable member of the care team to support the client in their home.