What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) Caregivers Capital Region Area position at Right at Home Albany?
We are looking for competent Home Health Aides (HHA) or Personal Care Aides (PCA) to fill openings in the New York's Capital Region: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Latham, Rensselaer, Clifton Park, Slingerlands, and Delmar. The ideal candidate will have experience as a HHA/PCA in home care and/or facility setting. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is THE job for you. We expect our HHAs/ PCAs to be polite and good communicators. Experience in caring for dementia clients will make you a strong candidate for the PCA/HHA postition. Shifts may include: Days, Nights, and Weekends, based on client needs.
Benefits for the Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Shifts starting at $18.65 per hour
- Flexible scheduling for a great work / life balance
- Pay increases for specialized cases & distances
- Weekend and holiday differential pay
- 401K with match
- Sick Pay for all employees
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for all Employees after 1 year of service
- Paid Orientation
- Client mileage reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement between clients
- Employment referral program
- Caregiver of the Month Employee Award
- WEEKLY pay with direct deposit
- Nurse on staff to assist with training & specialization, ongoing training opportunities
Requirements of the HHA/PCA
- HHA or PCA Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Vehicle preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Have Compassion, Reliability, Trustworthiness, and Honesty
Responsibilities of HHA/PCA
- Provide Personal Care Activities: personal hygiene, showering, dressing, meal preparation, ambulation (ADLs) support for patients.
- Prepares supportive conversation and activities for elderly patients based upon a nursing care plan.
- Provide companionship for clients including accompanying them on walks, social trips, assistance with hobbies and errands.
- Be a valuable member of the care team to support the client in their home.
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