Days (Schenectady) - Personal Care Aide (PCA) Jobs

Personal Care Aide

Are you a certified PCA, HHA, CNA, or have caregiving experience? Are you dependable and caring? Then CareGivers in Schenectady NY is looking for someone just like you!

Job Opening: Personal Care Aide – must be certified PCA, HHA, or CNA Branch: Schenectady, NY Job Location(s): Schenectady NY area Available Shifts: Day Shifts, you'll travel from client to client, between 2-4 hours per client, may see 2-3 clients per shift depending on shift length – weekday shifts. Travel time between clients is paid. Hourly Rate: $18.65 / hour

Clients homes may have pets (we can ask the client to put the pet in a crate or another room during the visit).

Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required – running errands/shopping for clients is part of the job (paid mileage), casework is short shifts grouped together and requires driving from case to case (travel time is paid).

If you have had at least 3 months of previous caregiving experience in the last three years, you may qualify to become a PCA through our free one-day alternative competency training class.

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (up to 56 hours)
• Employee Referral Bonus (up to $600 per referral if hired)
• Weekly Paychecks (direct deposit or check)
• Paid Travel Time Between Cases
• 401k & Health Benefits Available For Qualified Employees

Job Duties: Your day might include: providing a safe way for clients to feel clean and refreshed (personal care); learning some new recipes and preparing meals; tidying their home to keep them healthy and being sure they follow their medication schedule. Other care may be needed to keep them safe. View job description

Requirements:

• Must be a certified PCA, HHA, or CNA
• Will transition CNA to HHA with a free one-day class
• Qualified nursing students can work for us as HHA's – ask us how!
• If you have had at least 3 months of previous caregiving experience in the last three years, you may qualify to become a PCA through our free one-day alternative competency training class. Ask us how!
• Must be caring, dependable, & must meet health requirements
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required
• Must be 18 or older

About Us… CareGivers is a licensed home care agency with 12 branches in Upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania. We have been providing quality, compassionate home care for over 50 years, and we are always looking for positive and skilled professionals to join our growing team. Come work for a company that feels like family!

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