HHA/PCA

Always Compassionate Health•Newburgh, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Always Compassionate Health is hiring certified New York State Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to help clients live safely and independently in their own homes. Caregivers follow each client's individualized Plan of Care and may work in traditional home care, NHTD, or TBI cases. Full-time, part-time, per diem, and live-in opportunities are available, with scheduling and case assignments based on availability and experience. The listed starting pay is $18.65 per hour; actual compensation may vary by location, assignment, specialty, experience, credentials, contracts, budget, and internal equity. Caregivers build relationships with clients and support their comfort, safety, dignity, and independence. The role includes personal care, mobility assistance, meal support, light housekeeping, companionship, reminders to take medications as directed in the Plan of Care, approved errands, and other authorized care activities. Caregivers also observe and report changes, complete documentation, and communicate with clients, families, and the care team. The position requires working independently in clients' homes and following care plans and agency policies. Physical demands depend on the assignment and may include assisting with transfers and mobility, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending, stooping, standing, and moving throughout a home. The employer offers flexible scheduling, case variety, support from recruitment, coordination, and clinical teams, opportunities to gain home healthcare experience, and benefits and paid time off for eligible employees.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be certified as a New York State Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide, as applicable.
Be compassionate, patient, and respectful.
Be dependable and trustworthy.
Have good communication and listening skills.
Be comfortable working independently in a client's home.
Be able to follow an individualized Plan of Care and agency policies.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
Be comfortable working with elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and clients with varying healthcare needs.
Be able to assist with client transfers, repositioning, and mobility as required by the assignment.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Be able to bend, stoop, stand, and move throughout a client's home.
Be able to safely perform the essential responsibilities in the client's Plan of Care.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with TBI, NHTD, rehabilitation, behavioral health, or community-based care; this experience is not required for every case.

Responsibilities

Follow each client's individualized Plan of Care.
Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
Help clients walk, transfer, reposition, and move safely throughout their homes.
Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and maintaining proper nutrition.
Provide light housekeeping and help 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 the Plan of Care.
Assist with approved errands and community activities.
Support clients 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.