What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHA/PCA/Caregiver position at FirstLight HomeCare of Westchester?
FirstLight Home Care is seeking licensed caregivers (HHA, PCA) with a reliable vehicle to work in Westchester County: Somers, Yorktown Heights, Mt Kisco, Ossining, Cortlandt Manor, Harrison, Mamaroneck, and Scarsdale and the following locations in Putnam County: Mahopac, Mohegan Lake, Brewster and surrounding areas.Start a rewarding career helping senior citizens with daily activities; companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation. FirstLight Home Care is an Award Winning Home Care agency built on the strength of it's people.
Benefits of working for FirstLight Home Care:
- Flexible scheduling to fit around your busy life schedule
- Competitive wages featuring holiday pay, rewards and paid sick time
- Employee Referral Rewards, and caregiver recognition awards
- Ongoing Inservice Training
- Field and office staff dedicated to supporting our caregivers throughout their careers!
Requirements to Apply:
- Be Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certified in New York.
- Dementia & Alzheimer's experience highly preferred.
- Physical, Quantiferon or 2 PPD's from within one year, and MMR titers.
- Be fluent in English.
- Be compassionate.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to travel to the Mt Kisco, Ossining, Somers, and Yorktown area via Metro North or your own vehicle?
Experience:
- Dementia/Alzheimers: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- HHA or PCA certification obtained in NY? (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20
