Home Health Aides (HHA / PCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors? Professional Assistance for Seniors (PAS) is expanding our team, and we have part-time positions available in the greater Rochester, NY area. PAS' mission is to empower seniors and individuals with conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, arthritis, and diabetes to continue living comfortably in their own homes. Our highly trained staff is committed to delivering quality services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This role may be right for you if :

• You are passionate about helping seniors or differently-abled clients live comfortably in their home for as long as possible.
• You are reliable and compassionate in caring for others.
• You thrive in a fun, team-oriented work environment.
• You have reliable personal transportation and are comfortable driving throughout Monroe County to client homes, including (but not limited to) : Gates, Greece, Chili, Brockport, Spencerport, Webster, Penfield, Fairport, Irondequoit, and Hamlin.
• You have flexibility in your work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications :

Successful completion of a NYS DOH approved Personal Care Aide or Home Health Aide training program as demonstrated by a valid Certificate

Ability to speak, read and write in English sufficiently to understand and interpret the HHA Plan of Care, document care provided, and able to call the office staff to report any change and / or issues.

Must be reliable and compassionate

Must have current driver's license, reliable vehicle and proof of auto insurance

Experience preferred

Successfully complete a DMV check, fingerprinting and pre-employment physical

Must be able to travel throughout Monroe County (Gates, Greece, Chili, Brockport, Spencerport, Webster, Penfield, Fairport, Irondequoit, Hamlin)

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach

Primary Responsibilities :

Preparing and serving normal / therapeutic diets

Assisting with bathing, personal care, and dressing

Monitoring changes in client's mental and physical conditions

Light housekeeping

Assist clients with self-administered medications

Take, record and monitor temperature, pulse, respiration, intake / output

Additional functions permissible under special circumstances

Maintain and protect client confidentiality

This document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts and conditions. Professional Assistance for Seniors, Inc., reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Your employer is Professional Assistance for Seniors, Inc.

Work Location :

On the road

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $18.25 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours : No less than 20 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Experience :

Home Health Aide : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

HHA or PCA (Required)

Work Location : On the road