HHA/PCA Newburgh Evergreen

Always Compassionate Home Care • Newburgh, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is seeking compassionate, dependable Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to support clients in their homes. Caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible while following each client’s individualized Plan of Care. Assignments may include traditional home care and NHTD or TBI waiver cases. Full-time, part-time, per diem, and live-in opportunities are available; schedules and rates vary by location and assignment. Starting pay is $18.65 per hour. Benefits and paid time off are available to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a certified New York State Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide, as applicable.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a client’s home.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Comfortable working with elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and clients with varying healthcare needs.
• Able to assist with client transfers, repositioning, and mobility as required by the assignment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• Able to bend, stoop, stand, and move throughout a client’s home.
• Able to safely perform the essential responsibilities outlined in the client’s Plan of Care.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TBI, NHTD, rehabilitation, behavioral health, or community-based care; such experience is a plus but is not required for every case.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Help clients walk, transfer, reposition, and move safely around their homes.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, and support proper nutrition.
• Provide light housekeeping and maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe home environment.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Help clients maintain as much independence as possible.
• Remind clients to take medications as directed in their Plan of Care.
• Assist with approved errands and community activities.
• Support clients participating in NHTD and TBI waiver programs when assigned.
• Use approved medical supplies and equipment when appropriate.
• Assist with treatments or therapy activities when ordered and authorized.
• Observe clients and report changes in condition or behavior to the appropriate clinical team.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate with clients, families, nurses, coordinators, and other care-team members.
• Follow the individualized Plan of Care and agency policies.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Live-in case opportunities.
• NHTD and TBI case opportunities.
• A variety of cases and schedules.
• Support from experienced recruitment, coordination, and clinical teams.
• Opportunities to grow experience in home healthcare.
• Benefits and paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed