In-home Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

$16.20 / hour

Full Time / Part Time

America Homecare Inc.

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$16.20 / hour

Schedule: May vary for each case. Schedule is discussed with client and caregiver.

Full Time / Part Time

Location(s): Rochester, East Syracuse, Williamsville

Schedule: May vary for each case. Schedule is discussed with client and caregiver.

Location(s): Rochester, East Syracuse, Williamsville

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Our established healthcare agency is in search of an experienced and compassionate caregiver who understands the importance of meeting the needs of clients while helping them maintain a high quality of life.
We are looking for a committed individual who has impeccable communication skills and is able to problem solve on the spot. Our caregivers have a reputation for being cheerful and receptive as they administer care to our clients, and we are seeking someone who would be a great fit with our team.

Personal care assistant and home health aide roles require certification and are only available in Williamsville, NY.

Salary starts at $16.20 per hour for the PCA, Light Housekeeping, and HHA roles.

Benefits:
Health insurance for full-time workers
Quarterly offsite team retreats

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Certification Requirements

High school diploma preferred, but no certification needed other than the required medical records

Job Requirements

  • Current and valid physical
  • Current and valid TB test & results MMR shot records
  • Experience working with the elderly
  • Communication skills
  • Experience and knowledge working with patients who have chronic and acute conditions
  • Ability to problem solve quickly

Job Responsibilities

Some examples tasks may include: Providing basic personal care as needed, Assisting with personal grooming (including bathing, dental hygiene, use of bedpans and disposal of bedpan waste as needed), Light housekeeping, Changing bed linens and towels, Clothing and linens laundry, Keeping the house tidy, Help with meal preparation, Help with food shopping (sometimes special diet prescribed for the patient), Running errands for patients, Assisting with correspondence, Companionship, Administering and reminding of oral or topical medications as needed, Assisting with mobility, Getting in and out of chairs, bathtubs, beds, and vehicles, Assisting in using canes and walkers, Assisting in getting to appointments (especially medical appointments, doctors’ offices, and other trips outside the home), Monitor patient medications and update health charts, Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals regarding client’s medical and emotional condition, Document and report any changes in client’s health status, and Ensure highest client safety and well-being

Benefits

Benefits:
Health insurance for full-time workers
Quarterly offsite team retreats

About America Homecare Inc.

America Homecare Inc. is an authorized CDPAP provider of personal care assistance and home health care in NY, helping our senior population and people with disabilities to regain control of their own lives. As a result, they can self-direct their home health care needs by allowing their family members or a friend to care for them at the comfort of their home. America Homecare Inc. is one of the Top Rated and Highest Paying CDPAP FI Providers in New York State. We proudly assist our members to get the understanding of the CDPAP program to better serve their needs. America Homecare Inc. currently serves Western New York. This includes Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester.

We offer in-home caring services though Medicaid-funded CDPAP program.

In the Community

America Homecare services Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the surrounding areas.

Full counties list:

  • Allegany
  • Broome
  • Cattaraugus
  • Cayuga
  • Chautauqua
  • Chemung
  • Chenango
  • Erie
  • Genesee
  • Livingston
  • Monroe
  • Niagara
  • Onondaga
  • Ontario
  • Orleans
  • Oswego
  • Schuyler
  • Seneca
  • Steuben
  • Tompkins
  • Wayne
  • Wyoming
  • Yates

Additional Company Information

We currently cannot offer relocation costs or work sponsorships/visas.
You must be in one of the New York counties we service.
Masks are optional for in-person visits.

If you would like to book a virtual interview, you can do so here: https://americahomecare.org/virtual-care/

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