Home Health Aide

Preferred•East Northport, 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 involves helping clients with daily personal care, household tasks, mobility, and delegated care activities. The employer offers weekly pay starting at $19.65 per hour, flexible scheduling, benefits, paid time off, direct deposit, and free supplies. Benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location; applicants are encouraged to ask for details during the interview. The company describes itself as an industry leader with more than 40 years of history in the in-home support field. It encourages veterans, active military members, and their spouses to apply, and notes that roles are flexible and their experience is valued. Employees must follow organizational and state-required training and comply with applicable data protection policies and legal requirements. Caregivers must also meet state background screening 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; 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 personal activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals.
Assist with client mobility and transfers while ensuring client 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.