PCA Personal Care Assistant

$38,584 - $41,600/Yr

Community Home Health Care - Ossining, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Ossining, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH CARE is hiring Personal Care Assistants (HHA/PCA) for a few of our local elderly clients in the Peekskill, NY area. The work is available in Westchester County only. Personal Care Assistants and Caregivers will assist our clients in their homes by primarily providing hands-on personal care and possibly light housekeeping, assistance walking/moving, and meal preparation, among other tasks. This role is essential in ensuring that our clients receive the support they need to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes. As a Personal Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering compassionate care to our clients, which may include helping them with daily living activities, ensuring their safety, and providing companionship. This position is perfect for individuals looking to kickstart their career in healthcare, as we are willing to PCA certify the best candidate for FREE! We offer flexible scheduling options, allowing you to choose the cases you accept, whether you prefer part-time, full-time, or live-in arrangements. This is a great opportunity for those who have experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Assistant (PA), Caregiver, or Customer Service Representative, or anyone looking to break into the healthcare field. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Help clients with mobility and walking assistance.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary.
• Administer medication reminders and assist with daily living activities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Compassionate and caring attitude towards clients.
• No prior experience necessary, but experience as a CNA, DSP, HHA, PA, or Caregiver is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service or healthcare-related fields.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to client needs.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Paid, accrued sick time
• Holiday differential
• Weekly pay - direct deposit or VISA Pay Card
• Benefit debit card for Rx's, child care, public transit, co-pays, and more
• Free PCA certification (1-2 or 6 days, based on experience)
• Paid orientations and in-service training up to 6 hours