Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA)
About The Position
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care, nutritional support, assistance with personal hygiene, home management, and environmental maintenance to individuals in their homes. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, this role supports clients during periods of illness, disability, social disadvantage, or other challenges, helping them remain safely and comfortably in their homes. The PCA/HHA plays an important role in promoting each client's health, safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being through compassionate, dependable care. This position is located in Staten Island, New York.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification is required.
- Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
- Strong observational, judgment, and communication skills required.
- Ability to communicate compassionately with clients, nurses, and family members.
- Demonstrated reliability, patience, and empathy.
- Knowledge of personal care, mobility assistance, and nutritional support.
- Must have open availability; schedule will depend on assigned case.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provide feeding assistance and support with meals.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe movement.
- Monitor and record vital signs as directed.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Observe changes in client health and report concerns to nurses and family members.
- Assist with home management and environmental maintenance.
- Practice fall prevention, safe lifting, and infection control procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
