What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Companion / Personal Care Aide — Yonkers / Hopewell Junction Area position at UniversaCare?
Rate: 17 - 25 per hour
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5 hours/day) — flexible with schedule
Location: Yonkers, NY; family may Hopewell Junction, NY at end of March.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide companion care: conversation, socialization, and encouragement to participate in activities the client enjoys (TV, sports, wrestling).
- Assist with personal care: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing supervision, and hygiene assistance.
- Support mobility and transfers: ambulation assistance, fall prevention, and wheelchair use for appointments.
- Perform light household tasks: laundry, bed-making, light housekeeping, and meal support as needed.
- Run errands and transportation assistance to appointments when required; family vehicle available.
- Offer respite care to relieve the primary caregiver and coordinate with family regarding medication monitoring and fall-risk precautions.
- Communicate clearly with family about changes in condition, incidents, or scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years experience caring for older adults or similar vulnerable populations.
- HHA, or equivalent training preferred but not required if experience is strong.
- Comfortable with assisting mobility and using a wheelchair for outings.
- Reliable, punctual, and compassionate with strong communication skills.
- Ability to follow care instructions and work cooperatively with family caregivers.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Non-smoker; comfortable working in a home with no pets.
Preferred Traits
- Patient, warm, and engaging; enjoys conversation and companionship.
- Observant and proactive about safety and fall prevention.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to a family-centered care plan.
- Respectful of client dignity and privacy.
If you’re ready to bring comfort and care to families in your community, apply today Call (718) 224-3758 ext. 2 — leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back! looking forward for you to start your journey with us!
Salary : $17 - $25