Home Care Companion / Personal Care Aide

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 clearly 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.

If you’re ready to bring comfort and care to families in your community, apply today Call (718) 224-3758 ext. 2 — leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back! looking forward for you to start your journey with us!