What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregivers, Personal Care Aides (PCA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) position at Visiting Nurses Home Care?
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)
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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/
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EOE
Pay: From $18.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- 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)
License/Certification:
- PCA or HHA certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Glens Falls, NY 12804 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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