URGENT PCA/ Home Health Aide (HHA) - Right at Home Albany
Troy, NY
About the Job
We are looking for competent Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides to fill openings in the New York's Capital Region: Albany, Clifton Park, Latham, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Slingerlands, and Troy. The ideal candidate will possess 6 months experience as HHA/PCA in a home care setting. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a 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: Weekends, Days, Nights, and Overnights based on client needs.
Benefits for the Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Shifts starting from $17.55 an hour
- Flexible scheduling for a great work life balance
- Pay increases for specialized cases & distances
- Weekend differential pay
- PAID TIME OFF for Part Time and Full Time Employees
- WEEKLY pay with direct deposit
- Nurse on staff to assist with training & specialization, ongoing training opportunities
Requirements of the HHA/PCA
- Reliable mode of transportation
- High School diploma or equivalent
- HHA or PCA Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- 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.