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PCA or HHA for Monsey

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Monroe, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5y agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Monroe, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State-Approved Personal Care Aide Course CompletionListed In Good Standing On New York State Nurse Aide RegistryValid Driver's License

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a PCA or HHA for Monsey. ComForCare Home Care seeks compassionate caregivers to provide personal care and homemaker/companion services to clients in their homes. The Personal Care Aide (PCA) assists with daily living activities, offers companionship, and helps with household management. The role focuses on supporting clients to live their best life possible, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Key focus areas include Perform and/or provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, nail/skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices, and Provide assistance with change of position, toileting, commode, incontinent care.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, State Approved Personal Care Aide Course, and Six Months Experience As Personal Care Aide. Important skills include Read English, Write English, Speak English, and Understand English. Preferred (not required): Personal Care, Homemaker Services, Companion Services, and Bathing Assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishUnderstand EnglishPersonal CareHomemaker ServicesCompanion ServicesBathing AssistanceDressing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceNail/Skin CareBack CareFoot CareShampoo AssistanceOral Hygiene AssistanceAmbulation AssistanceTransfers AssistanceRange of Motion ExerciseSafe Use of Equipment and Assistive DevicesToileting AssistanceCommode AssistanceIncontinent CareMeal PlanningMeal PreparationFeeding AssistanceCompanionshipRespite ServicesVacuumingDustingSweepingMopping FloorsDoing DishesChanging Bed LinensDoing LaundryCleaning BathroomsMedication Reminders

Qualifications

High School Graduate or G.E.D CertificateState-Approved Personal Care Aide Course Completion6 Months Experience as a Personal Care AideListed in Good Standing on New York State Nurse Aide RegistryMinimum Score of 80% on Competency ExamPassing Criteria on DEARS Ethics TestValid Driver's LicenseUse of Insured Automobile or Access to Adequate Transportation

Full job description

Looking for caregivers to join our home care family

Description:

At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

Shifts are available throughout the metro area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our independently owned and operated franshised offices are looking for you.

Job Summary:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions:

  • Personal Care

  • Performs and/or provides assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding

  • Companion/Sitter/Household Management

  • Provide companionship and respite services for family

  • Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms

  • Medication Reminders

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

  • High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.

  • Successful completion of a state-approved Personal Care Aide course

  • At least six months experience as a Personal Care Aide (in homes or facilities)

  • Be listed in good standing on with the New York State Nurse Aide Registry

  • Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)

  • Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job

  • Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

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