HCA 36 hours weekly

National Care Advisors•Village of Warwick, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide in-home personal care, companionship, and daily-living support to a 32-year-old female client in Warwick, New York. The posting describes a part-time day-shift schedule of 30 hours per week: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The role is also described as an opportunity for a student nurse, CNA, HCA, or PCA. The aide helps the client with personal routines and exercises, maintains a safe and orderly home environment, attends appointments as needed, and offers conversation, activities, outings, and companionship. The position requires accurate shift documentation, prompt communication about the client’s health and condition, and appropriate emergency response. Employees are expected to attend scheduled shifts consistently, work professionally and autonomously, and obtain advance approval before working outside scheduled hours.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a student nurse, CNA, HCA, or PCA.
CPR/BLS certification or similar.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work while standing 25–50% of the time.
Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; autonomy; proactive support; attention to detail; clear communication; and a patient, supportive manner.

Responsibilities

Provide personal attendant and companionship services at the client’s residence.
Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and orderly environment for the client.
Assist with daily routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, as needed.
Assist with range-of-motion exercises and exercise routines established by a physical therapist.
Perform light housework related to the client’s instrumental and basic activities of daily living.
Attend client appointments during scheduled shifts as needed.
Provide stimulation and entertainment through conversation, reading, television, activity scheduling, and outings.
Provide support, comfort, and companionship.
Complete shift logs thoroughly and accurately for each shift.
Respond quickly to emergencies by notifying appropriate persons and calling 911 as needed.
Perform other assigned duties supporting the client’s care and companionship.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and communicate directly with the designated person about schedule changes or inability to work a scheduled shift.
Limit personal calls, messages, and social media use to breaks or personal time, except for family emergencies or client-related matters; keep phones silent and put away while working.
Demonstrate professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, autonomy, proactive support, attention to detail, and patience.
Clearly and concisely communicate information concerning the client’s health and condition.
Notify TEAM immediately if a driver’s license is suspended or revoked, or if convicted of a crime.
Record all hours on the TEAM time sheet during each shift.
Do not work outside scheduled hours without advance approval.