What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Personal Care Aide and Home Health Aide position at ComForCare Home Health Care - Orange NY?
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Caregiver to provide high-quality care to our clients in their homes. At ComForCare, we value our caregivers and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.
**Job Summary:**
The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides clients with various personal care and homemaker/companion services, enabling them to remain in their residence. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
**Essential Functions:**
- Personal Care: Performs and/or provides assistance with:
- • Bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
- Companion/Sitter/Household Management: Provide companionship and respite services for family members, perform homemaking activities, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Medication Reminders: Assist clients with medication reminders and schedules.
**Qualifications/Educational Requirements:**
- High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.
- Successful completion of a state-approved Personal Care Aide course.
- At least six months experience as a Personal Care Aide (in homes or facilities).
- Be listed in good standing on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
- Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test).
- Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
- Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
**Benefits and Compensation:**
As a valued member of our team, you can expect competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for advancement. Our benefits package includes paid time off, holiday pay, and a supportive work environment.
**Salary:** $15-$20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Estimated annual salary: $31,200 - $41,600.
Salary : $31,200 - $41,600