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About the Role
The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personalized, non-medical care and daily living assistance to clients in their homes, supporting their comfort, safety, dignity, and independence. This role involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring client well-being, and communicating with the care team to deliver compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide meal preparation, feeding assistance, and support with maintaining proper nutrition and hydration.
- Help clients with walking, mobility, transfers, and positioning while following safe handling procedures.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ physical condition, behavior, or overall well-being to the supervising nurse or care coordinator.
- Provide medication reminders and other permitted assistance in accordance with the client’s care plan and agency guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment while following infection control and fall prevention practices.
- Offer companionship and emotional support while respecting each client’s privacy, dignity, cultural background, and independence.
- Follow individualized care plans, document care provided as required, and communicate effectively with family members and the care team.
Requirements
- Active NYS Home Health Aide (HHA) certification.
- Previous experience in home care, caregiving, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
- Ability to assist with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living activities.
- Must be comfortable working in clients’ private homes and providing personal care in a home-based setting.
- Strong communication skills, compassion, dependability, and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of safety, infection control, and fall prevention.
- Must be able to perform the physical duties associated with assisting clients safely.
- Must attend a one-day New Hire Orientation to begin working on cases.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Active HHA/PCA Certificate.
- Valid NYS ID (driver’s license or passport).
- Original Social Security card and I-9 documents.
- Medical insurance card.
- Two professional work-related reference letters.
- Physical exam and drug screen/lab report from within the last 6 months.
- PPD test from within the last 12 months.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Compassion
- Dependability
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of safety
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of fall prevention
Location
- Staten Island, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Flexible availability
Experience Level
- Preferred experience in home care, caregiving, or a related healthcare setting
Education Level
- Active NYS Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
Salary/Compensations
- USD $22.19 - USD $22.19 /Hr.
About the Company
- International Home Care Services of New York is a home healthcare agency based in Rego Park, NY, providing personalized care and support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who need assistance at home.
- The organization is dedicated to promoting patients’ independence, dignity, and well-being through compassionate, individualized care and a commitment to cultural sensitivity.
- IHCS offers a supportive work environment with caregiver training and an emphasis on quality service, respect, and patience.