Home Health Aide (HHA) Per-Diem - New York City

Company Description

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. 

Job Description

AHRC Home Care Services, Inc., (an affiliate of AHRC New York City,) is a licensed home care services agency, (LHCSA) providing services throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau County.

We are currently seeking Home Health Aides (HHA’s) and Personal Care Aids (PCA’s). 

The Pay Rate for this position is $19 per hour.

• Work within our Licensed Home Care Agency and Traumatic Brain Injury Program
• Positions Available in: Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn
• Per-Diem schedules available up to 40 hrs. week
• Schedules include working weekends where applicable, weekend only schedules available
• Bilingual is a plus (i.e. *Spanish, *Russian, Creole, Mandarin)
• Per-Diem shifts offer great flexibility for students, those seeking a second job, and those that need flexibility due to other obligations.

Are you an HHA candidate?

• We are seeking patient, understanding, and team oriented people to support people in their home and community.
• Must be willing to teach, provide counseling, be capable of problem solving, and willing to assist or complete Activities of Daily Living (i.e. preparing meals, cleaning, attending to hygiene needs).
• Must provide the oversight of all safety and health considerations for the person supported while promoting skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience with the I/DD population is Preferred but Not Required. AHRC NYC provides additional trainings for those starting or changing career paths.
• Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills; patience; sensitivity and commitment to working with the people supported.
• Completion of certification in the following areas: HHA, CNA, PCA
• Experience with the TBI population a plus.
• Willingness to support people’s preference for community, activities, work, leisure activities, the exercise of their rights, etc. in various settings.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.