Home Health Aide

Preferred•Town of Newburgh, 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. The role supports seniors and others who need assistance with everyday activities and delegated care tasks. The employer advertises weekly pay starting at $18.65 per hour, flexible scheduling, and free supplies. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location; applicants are advised to ask for details during the interview. The position may include light housekeeping; help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals; mobility and transfers; use of special equipment such as a Hoyer Lift; taking temperature, pulse, and respiration as directed; and routine or delegated nursing tasks. Employees must follow organizational and state-required training, background screening, and data protection requirements.

Requirements

Valid HHA Certificate.
Valid ID.
Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training.
Compliance with state background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Veterans, active military members, and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

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.
Adhere to data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.