What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Aide (PCA) position at Right at Home Eastern LI?
Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. The ideal canidate is Compassionate, Trustworthy, Service Minded, A Team Player, who strives to always Do The Right Thing.
We believe that our HHAs and PCAs are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn't build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day.
In taking this position, our Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants would receive :
A great work environment
Flexible scheduling for both part-time and full time shifts
Competitive pay with direct deposit
Weekly Pay
Training and ongoing development programs
Paid travel time between clients only and paid mileage
Recognition programs - including Caregiver of the Month
Aflac Insurance opportunities
401K Retirement Plan with a Company Match
Starting Salary $20.10 an hour, $1.50 Weekend Pay Differential
500 Sign On Bonus for HHA and PCA (must work 90 days)
HHA / PCA Responsibilities :
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to) :
Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair)
Ambulation / Transfers
Dressing / Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments.
Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to) : vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to) :
Medication reminders
Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
Measuring and preparing special diets
Understanding dementia care
Incontinence care
Requirements for HHA / PCA :
High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred
Valid Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Certificate
One year of experience as a Caregiver / Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile
Salary : $20