What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant Needed position at CareConnect?
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Home Health Aide to provide top-notch care to our clients in their homes. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Main Responsibilities:
- Providing personalized care services tailored to each patient's unique needs
- Assisting with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Supporting patients with mobility and transfer needs
- Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes or concerns to medical personnel
Requirements:
- Certified Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
- Ability to prepare simple meals and perform light housekeeping duties as needed
- Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department-approved HHA Training Program or equivalency
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic arithmetic and literacy skills
- Age requirement: 18 years or older
Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
Benefits:
- 1199 Union Benefits (Health, Pension, Training Fund)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday schedule
- Reward system with Ava
- Employee referral incentives
- Immediate assignment to a case
Available locations:
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Staten Island
