Home Health Aide

Preferred•Shrub Oak, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Home Care of NY, a Help at Home company, is hiring Home Health Aides to provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes. Aides assist with personal care, household tasks, mobility, and delegated or routine nursing tasks. The position offers weekly pay starting at $19.65 per hour, flexible scheduling, health care, paid time off, direct deposit, and free supplies. Benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location; applicants are advised to ask for details during the interview. The company describes itself as an industry leader with more than 40 years of history in a high-demand field and as a veteran-friendly employer. It requires caregivers to meet state background screening requirements and follow organizational and state-required training. Employees must also follow data-protection policies and applicable legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.

Requirements

Hold a valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate.
Have valid identification.
Complete organizational and state-required training as part of professional development.
Comply with state background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Veterans, active military members, and their spouses are encouraged to apply; the employer values their experience and expertise.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes.
Perform light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry, and basic cleaning.
Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals.
Assist with client mobility and transfers while ensuring safety and well-being.
Use special equipment such as a Hoyer Lift.
Take temperature, pulse, and respiration as directed.
Perform routine or delegated nursing tasks, such as collecting stool or urine specimens, reinforcing dressings, and emptying urinary or ostomy bags.
Follow data-protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.