Home Care Companion / Personal Care Aide — Yonkers / Hopewell Junction Area

Rate: 17 - 25 per hour Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5 hours/day) — flexible with schedule Location: Yonkers, NY; family may Hopewell Junction, NY at end of March. Key Responsibilities Provide companion care : conversation, socialization, and encouragement to participate in activities the client enjoys (TV, sports, wrestling). Assist with personal care : bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing supervision, and hygiene assistance. Support mobility and transfers : ambulation assistance, fall prevention, and wheelchair use for appointments. Perform light household tasks : laundry, bed-making, light housekeeping, and meal support as needed. Run errands and transportation assistance to appointments when required; family vehicle available. Offer respite care to relieve the primary caregiver and coordinate with family regarding medication monitoring and fall-risk precautions. Communicate clear with family about changes in condition, incidents, or scheduling. Required Qualifications Minimum 1–2 years experience caring for older adults or similar vulnerable populations. HHA, or equivalent training preferred but not required if experience is strong. Comfortable with assisting mobility and using a wheelchair for outings. Reliable, punctual, and compassionate with strong communication skills. Ability to follow care instructions and work cooperatively with family caregivers. Valid driver’s license preferred. Non-smoker; comfortable working in a home with no pets. Preferred Traits Patient, warm, and engaging; enjoys conversation and companionship. Observant and proactive about safety and fall prevention. Flexible and willing to adapt to a family-centered care plan. Respectful of client dignity and privacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr UniversaCare Inc.