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Visiting Nurses Home Care

Personal Care Assistant (PCAs), Home Health Aides (HHA), PCA Trainee

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$36,653 / year median in New York

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

About our PCA/HHA role (
  • C.N.A.'s & DSP's are encouraged to apply!
  • ): As a Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) for Visiting Nurses Home Care, you will be responsible for providing one-on-one in-home quality care to our clients.
PCA's will be responsible for following Care Plans, Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), providing an emotional, healthy, supportive, and safe living environment. As a PCA, you will be under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse (Branch Manager). Interested in becoming a Certified Personal Care Aide (PCA)? Visiting Nurses Home Care offers FREE monthly PCA training at our Albany office for qualified candidates.
Training Details:
6-day structured classroom program Learn medical terminology, required competencies, and hands-on care skills Supportive learning environment with experienced instructors Why Join Visiting Nurses Home Care? No cost training Meaningful, rewarding career in home care Ongoing support after certification Apply today to start your career as a PCA! Does the following apply to you? Must be 18 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED required Valid NYS Driver's License (in good standing) or NYS Identification Card Reliable transportation required Active, working cell phone Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment physical Must be vaccinated against the flu (or have an approved religious or medical exemption) Compassionate, dependable, responsible, and friendly with a strong work ethic Ability to interact with clients respectfully and with dignity, providing high-quality care that allows clients to remain safely in their homes What's in it for you?
  • $18.65 per hour to start with yearly merit increases
  • Per Diem flexible schedule to fit your needs
  • Holiday differential
  • Referral Program
  • No overtime mandate
  • Rotating weekends
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by company
  • Supportive Team Environment What do we offer?
  • Paid Orientation and Inservice
  • Health and Dental benefit options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Direct Deposit
  • Mileage reimbursement between clients
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire!
Not the job you're looking for. Visiting Nurses Home Care has various locations and positions available; please visit our website for more information at: https://www.albanymed.org/careers/visiting-nurses-careers/ To learn more about us, please visit our website at:https://www.albanymed.org/visitingnurses/visiting-nurses-home-care/
EOE Pay:
$18.65 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Travel reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you have a valid PCA or HHA Certification? If you are not currently a certified PCA or HHA, are you interested and willing to travel to Albany, NY for 6 days of training?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Cherry Valley, NY 13320 (Required)
Work Location:
In person