Caregiver assignments - Jericho

Preferred Care at Home of Champlain Valley is seeking qualified caregivers in the Jericho area available for both part time and full time cases. 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts are available.

Caregivers act as a bridge to independent living for many seniors as well as those with disabilities who may also require assistance with activities of daily living. From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming, hygiene, and chores around the house, Home Health Aides allow clients to maintain the familiarity — and dignity — of living at home.

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Compensation: $20-25/hr

• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Observe and report on each client’s condition
• Stay up-to-date with caregiver / home health aide training, policies and procedures

• Previous experience as a caregiver / home health aide preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references
• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction
• Must have exceptional personal hygiene
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping

No formal training is required - We are glad to offer folks with the desire to learn and help elders a chance to break into the healthcare field. Relevant past jobs that would have offered you experience that is helpful to being a good caregiver include, but are not limited to, working in the restaurant or retail industry, teaching or nannying, housekeeping or maid services, ride share or taxi driving, social work and work with behaviorally challenged individuals.

Preferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.