Personal Care Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Preferred Home Care of NY, a Help at Home company, is hiring Personal Care Aides (PCA) in your community TODAY!

We offer weekly pay starting up to $19.65 per hour per hour plus a $500 hiring bonus!*

Why should you join Preferred Home Care of New York, a Help at Home company? 

• Flexible scheduling 
• Amazing benefits – health care, paid time off and more!
• Meaningful work with clients who need your help 
• Weekly pay & Direct Deposit
• Free supplies
• Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field 
• Veteran-Friendly Employer : We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.

As a Personal Care Aides (PCA), you’ll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities: 

• Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry and basic cleaning 
• Personal activities such as bathing, dressing, and assisting with meals 
• Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring the safety and well-being of the client.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Valid HHA/PCA Certificate
• Valid ID
• Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

*$500 sign-on bonus is valid for new applicants in select New York locations only. Eligible locations include Suffolk County, Nassau County, Westchester County, Orange County, Rockland County, Far Rockaway, Coney Island, Seagate, and Starrett City.

This bonus is available to caregivers who start employment on or after February 1, 2026.

The sign-on bonus is paid in one installment of $500 after the caregiver has completed 500 worked hours. The caregiver must be actively employed and in good standing at the time of bonus payout and may not be on any form of disciplinary action. The required 500 worked hours must be completed by the one-year anniversary of the caregiver’s start date to be eligible for the bonus. Bonuses will be paid within 30 days of meeting all eligibility requirements.

New caregivers, as well as previous caregivers who have not worked for Help at Home within one year prior to their start date, are eligible for the bonus. Caregivers transferring from another Help at Home location, entity, or organization within the Help at Home portfolio of companies are not eligible to receive the bonus.

Data Security and Privacy Statement

At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.