Certified HHA/PCA

Company Overview:

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with International Home Care services of New York to find certified HHA's/PCA's in Staten Island, NY. 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.

Position Overview:

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is responsible for providing personalized, non-medical care and daily living assistance to clients in their homes. This role supports clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal assistance, mobility, and other daily activities while promoting their comfort, safety, dignity, and independence. The HHA works under the direction of a supervising nurse or care coordinator and communicates with the care team regarding changes in a client’s condition. The overall goal is to deliver compassionate, reliable care that helps clients maintain their quality of life in a familiar home environment.

 

This position is located in Staten Island, NY.

Key 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.

Required Documents & Medical Records

• 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.

Pay Range: USD $22.19 - USD $22.19 /Hr.