Home Health Aide / Personal Care Assistant - Right at Home Nassau / Suffolk

Our company is looking to hire compassionate, dependable, respectful, patient HHA's to work live in cases on Long Island. Preparing light meals, light housekeeping, oversight and supervision of the senior to ensure safety. Assist with daily living tasks so the senior can remain in their home, Candidates must be reliable, caring & experienced.

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset. You're the honest, energetic and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.

You don’t mind getting a little dirty…this could include (but not limited to) assistance with eating, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, laundry and other household chores.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to assist the client in many ways, this could include (but are not limited to), medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

· Must be 18 years of age

· Must have reliable consistent means of communication

· A valid HHA, CNA or PCA certificate

 

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

· You must have a high school diploma or GED

· Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check

· Nice to Have’s:

· Driver's License - no car required.

· 6 month experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare preferred

· 1-3 years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities)

· Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule

· Paid travel time in between clients & mileage

· Extremely Positive Work Environment

· Employee Discount Programs

· Access to Leadership

· Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $18.55-$20.55