Senior Home Care Aide & Light Housekeeper

Selfhelp; Woodside (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Selfhelp in New York area is seeking a Home Health Aide to perform light housekeeping for elderly homebound clients and support daily living tasks. You will help with bed linens, laundry, errands, and companionship during visits.

The role requires excellent communication and customer service, the ability to multi-task, and attention to detail; scheduled for 9 AM–5 PM on three weekdays with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year related experience.
• NYS Department of Health certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Change bed linens, wash and iron clients' laundry, and clean clients' apartments.
• Participate in scheduling of appointments; report issues to supervisor.
• Shop for clients when necessary.
• Accompany ambulatory clients outside home, serving as guide and aide.
• Run errands and obtain household supplies as needed.
• Maintain records of services provided and client condition.
• Report problems to professional staff.
• Adhere to mandatory trainings on compliance and safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS Department of Health certification preferred

Job description

Selfhelp in New York area is seeking a Home Health Aide to perform light housekeeping for elderly homebound clients and support daily living tasks. You will help with bed linens, laundry, errands, and companionship during visits.

The role requires excellent communication and customer service, the ability to multi-task, and attention to detail; scheduled for 9 AM–5 PM on three weekdays with travel as needed.