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Are you seeking job satisfaction, job security and a flexible work schedule?
Becoming a Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) may be the answer.
We are looking for dependable, caring people like you! Family & Children’s Home Care is committed to maintaining our clients’ independence in their home and providing respite for the regular caregivers - releasing them from the daily stress of caring for chronically ill, disabled, or elderly relatives. PCA's and HHA's are the vital team members who achieve these goals.
Applicants are required to:
- be 18 years of age
- have a valid driver's license
- have dependable vehicle
- pass a fingerprint and criminal history background check
We offer:
- free training
- flexible work schedule
- 24-hour support from supervising nurses and scheduling team
- a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental and life insurance
- participation in our retirement program
- vacation, sick time and nine paid holidays.
- paid annual competency and quarterly in-service
Pay includes:
- hourly base rate
- paid travel time between clients
- mileage reimbursement
- shift differential for evening, weekend and holiday hours
Training:
We provide FREE New York State certified training courses for prospective employees each month. Courses are scheduled for:
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Personal Care Aide (40 hour course)
June 9th through June 20th
July14th through July 25th
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Home Health Aide upgrade available after 1 year of employment as a certified PCA
→ For a fulfilling career opportunity, please apply in person at our Binghamton office at 257 Main Street, Binghamton. (If you are certified, please bring a copy of your certification.)
Job Duties
All aides must follow a care plan as prepared by the supervising RN.
Personal Care Aides (PCA) provide assistance with everyday tasks such as:
- personal hygiene
- dressing
- feeding
- meal prep/grocery shopping
- light housekeeping(kitchen-bathroom)
- laundry
- running errands
- toileting
- respite
The Home Health Aide (HHA) is the highest level of paraprofessional in the field and is responsible for both personal care tasks and health-related tasks such as:
- performing simple measurements and tests such as temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
- assisting with a prescribed exercise program
- assisting with use of prescribed medical equipment, supplies and devices
- assisting with special skin care
As an aide, you build a special rapport with those people you serve, while deepening your sense of satisfaction because you have given someone the gift of independence to remain in their home for as long as possible. You will also develop a warm supportive relationship with your co-workers, while receiving 24-hour support from the nursing supervisors and scheduling staff.
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