Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certified HHA/PCA Wanted – NYC (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens)

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<strong>Urgent Hiring: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certified HHA/PCA Wanted – NYC (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens)<br><br></strong>We are looking for a <strong>compassionate and experienced Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA)</strong> who can communicate fluently in <strong>English and Spanish</strong>.<br><br>If you have a passion for helping others and at least <strong>1 year of experience</strong>, we'd love to have you on our team!<br><br><strong>If you are interested or curious about the job details, please apply directly or send your resume to Cristina Ariola at </strong><strong>cristina.ariola@alvitacare.com</strong><strong>. <br><br></strong><strong>Company Overview<br><br></strong>Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.<br><br>As we expand our circle of care, we are seeking top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs across the five boroughs. We have private-duty one-on-one care cases available as well as facility-based care cases.<br><br>All applicants are subject to a phone screening to determine compatibility and overall availability of accommodations for both the caregiver and the agency. Please note that cases with Alvita Care are only available to caregivers who successfully complete the onboarding process.<br><br><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Valid HHA/PCA certification in the state of NY.</li><li>At least 1 Year of experience as private care. </li><li>Must have updated medicals/vaccinations or be willing to obtain</li><li>Completed drug screen or completed Habituation Form</li><li>Must successfully complete Alvita Care process to accept cases</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviors with care</li><li>Trustworthy, reliable, and compassionate</li><li>Memory Care, Palliative, ADL, and transfer experience are all a plus<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>DETAILS:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Full-time, part-time, & per diem schedule options are available</li><li>6 - 12 hour day time shifts available; overnights available occasionally</li><li>Weekend availability and flexibility with shifts</li><li>Supportive and respectful work environment</li><li>Pay ranges from $19.10-21.00/hourly</li><li>Weekly paycheck on Fridays (direct deposit, debit pay card, or paper check)<br><br><br></li></ul><strong><em>Some Additional benefits to look forward to:<br><br></em></strong><ul><li>Medical / health benefits available*</li><li>Sick time – up to 56 hours per year of sick time per year based on hours worked</li><li>401(k) with company match **</li><li>Fast onboarding process to get you working ASAP<br><br><br></li></ul>* subject to one-year employment and 1,560 hours worked (30 hours / week average)<br><br><ul><li> - subject to one-year employment and 1,000 hours worked (20 hour</li></ul>

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