Job Description
Job DescriptionPersonal Care Aides (PCA) - Westchester, NY
$19.50/hr | Full-Time & Part-Time Shifts Available
Hiring in: Westchester, NY
Provide Care and Comfort with Dada Home Care
At Dada Home Care, we believe in helping individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes. We're seeking compassionate Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to provide assistance with personal hygiene, nutrition, and home support under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
What You'll Do as a Personal Care Aide
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Assist patients with daily living activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support
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Prepare and serve meals, monitor intake, and assist with hydration
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Support patients with safe positioning and prescribed exercise routines
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Transfer patients safely between bed, chair, and wheelchair, with or without assistive devices
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Provide emotional support, companionship, and orientation for confused patients
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Take and record basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, intake & output)
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Perform light housekeeping: tidying rooms, laundry, making beds, dishwashing, and vacuuming
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Assist with self-administered medications as directed by the nurse
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Report any changes in patient's condition promptly to supervisors
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Safely operate equipment such as walker, wheelchair, commode, hospital bed, Hoyer lift, and household appliances
What We're Looking For
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Successful completion of a NY State DOH/DSS-approved PCA training program
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Valid Personal Care Aide Certificate
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Ability to read, write, and communicate in English for patient safety and documentation
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Basic math skills (measurements, intake/output tracking)
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Compassion, patience, and the ability to follow simple one- or two-step instructions
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Physical ability to assist patients (up to 50 lbs occasionally; frequent standing and walking required)
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
What PCAs Do Not Do
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No catheter irrigation
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No sterile dressing applications
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No enemas or gastric lavage
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No use of heat applications
Why Join Dada Home Care?
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Competitive pay: $19.50/hr
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Flexible scheduling (full-time & part-time)
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Supportive nursing supervision and professional development
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Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives
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A mission-driven agency that values dignity, respect, and compassion
Location
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Bronx, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Queens, NY
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Westchester, NY
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Assignments are in patients' homes across these service areas
Apply Today
If you're a compassionate, certified Personal Care Aide looking to provide quality care and comfort, Dada Home Care wants to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team committed to supporting patients in their homes with dignity and respect.
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