Home Health and Personal Care Aid

Careerswift

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist clients with daily personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility support. Provide companionship, prepare meals, and maintain accurate care logs while monitoring the client's condition.

Qualifications

You are a compassionate and reliable individual ready to assist clients with personal care, daily activities, and companionship in their homes. You should be comfortable working independently, able to follow care plans, and physically capable of assisting with mobility. While HHA or PCA certification is preferred, we offer paid training for eligible candidates.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HHA

PCA

Job Description

ABOUT BILGEWATER GROUP

Bilgewater Group is a New York-based home care services company providing in-home support to elderly adults, individuals with disabilities, and people recovering from illness or injury across the five boroughs and surrounding areas. Our aides are the heart of what we do. We offer competitive pay, consistent client placements, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support from our coordination team. We are currently hiring to meet growing demand across New York City and are actively placing aides with clients in all five boroughs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for compassionate and dependable Home Health and Personal Care Aides to join our New York team. In this role you will work directly in clients' homes, helping them with daily activities, personal care, and companionship. This is meaningful, hands-on work that makes a real difference in someone's daily life.

We welcome candidates who already hold an HHA or PCA certificate as well as candidates who are willing to complete our paid certification training before starting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Assist clients with personal care activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

- Help with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed

- Prepare meals and assist with feeding when required

- Provide light housekeeping and laundry to maintain a safe and clean living environment

- Accompany clients to appointments or assist with errands

- Monitor and report changes in the client's condition or behavior to your care coordinator

- Provide companionship and emotional support as part of everyday care

- Maintain accurate care logs and documentation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- HHA or PCA certification preferred; we offer paid training for candidates willing to get certified

- Prior experience in home care, elder care, or personal care is a plus but not required

- Patient, reliable, and genuinely caring about the people you work with

- Comfortable working independently inside a client's home

- Able to follow care plans and communicate any concerns clearly

- Physically able to assist with mobility and transfers

- Valid New York state identification

- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Mandarin, and other languages welcome)

SALARY

$19–$22/hour

Careerswift

CareerSwift is an AI-powered job search automation platform that streamlines every stage of the job hunting process. Key Features: AI Resume Optimization: → Automated resume analysis and enhancement → ATS compatibility checking and improvement → Job-specific resume tailoring → Design templates and formatting optimization Smart Job Discovery & Application: → Personalized job matching based on your skills and preferences → One-click application submission across multiple platforms → Automated application tracking and follow-up management → Custom cover letter generation Interview Preparation → AI-powered mock interview simulations → Personalized feedback on responses → Industry-specific question preparation → Skills gap analysis with improvement recommendations Career Strategy → Company culture and workplace insights → Compensation benchmarking and negotiation assistance → Strategic networking recommendations → Career trajectory planning
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