Companion, Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA)

This rewarding position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs while providing a great career with a growing company.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with an organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

Essential Duties:

• Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with the personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Transport clients to doctor’s office, grocery store, and other essential errands.
• Assist clients with the self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in the client’s condition.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.

Position Requirements & Competencies:

• Must be 25 years of age
• Pre-employment physical examination/PPD prior to patient contact
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check as per NYS Department of Health regulation
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  If Applicable:
• Must be a Certified Home Health or Personal Care Aide with evidence of NYS Home Care Registry enrollment after completion of a NYS Department of Health approved Home Health training program

Elder Home Care is one of Long Island’s fastest-growing home care service providers. Our staff shares a genuine passion for helping people to provide the highest quality of care for our seniors.

Elder Home Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $16.00 per hour