Home Health Aide

Preferred•Peekskill, NY

19d•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 activities, maintaining a safe environment, and performing specified routine or delegated tasks. The company offers weekly pay starting at $19.65 per hour, flexible scheduling, weekly direct deposit, free supplies, and benefits that may include health care and paid time off. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location; candidates should request details during their interview. The company describes this as meaningful work in a high-demand field and encourages veterans, active military members, and their spouses to apply. Caregivers must meet state background-screening requirements and complete organizational and state-required training. Employees must follow data protection policies and applicable legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.

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.