Hha/Pca

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 live safely and independently, build meaningful relationships, and provide care in accordance with each client's individualized Plan of Care. Opportunities include traditional home care, NHTD and TBI cases, and live-in assignments. Schedules may be full-time, part-time, or per diem, with flexible scheduling and assignments that may vary by location and client needs. Caregivers may assist with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, companionship, approved errands, and authorized treatments or therapy activities. They observe and report changes in clients' condition or behavior, complete required documentation, and communicate with families and the care team. The listed starting pay is $18.65 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on location, assignment, specialty, experience, credentials, applicable contracts, budget, and internal equity. Benefits and paid time off are available to eligible employees.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold New York State Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide certification, as applicable.
Be compassionate, patient, respectful, 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 outlined in the client's Plan of Care.
Communicate effectively both 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 and agency policies.
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, 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 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 members of the care team.