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Alvita Home Care

Hiring nurses in Cortland, NY

  • Hiring evenings
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From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources

The short version

Alvita Home Care staffs home-based cases, with advertised roles ranging from per diem private duty RN work at $70/hour to HHA and CNA assignments across New York and New Jersey.

Employer research, Sep 26, 2026

  1. Posted rates cover several markets at once — hospital CNA shifts at $25/hour in New York City and HHA work at $20–$25/hour in Morris Plains, NJ — so ask directly what a Central New York assignment pays.

    If you are moving here
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    As of 2026-09-26Source: glassdoor.com
  2. Caregiver (HHA/PCA) postings on Long Island list $20–$22/hour, a useful floor when you are weighing a mixed caseload.

    For experienced nurses
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    As of 2026-09-26Source: glassdoor.com
  3. Staff describe leadership as reachable and willing to listen when a case gets difficult, which matters when you are alone in someone's living room.

    For new grads
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Who it fits

Best fit

  • LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN

Not a fit

Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$70.00/hr

Per Diem RN - Private Duty Registered Nurse in Trumbull, CT

As of 2026-09-26

Hourly pay

$25.00/hr

CNA Hospital Shifts: Certified Nurse Aide in New York, NY

As of 2026-09-26

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Hourly pay

$20.00/hr

Caregiver (HHA/PCA) in Bay Shore, NY and Centereach, NY

As of 2026-09-26

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Hourly pay

$22.00/hr

Caregiver (HHA/PCA) in Bay Shore, NY and Centereach, NY (max rate)

As of 2026-09-26

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Hourly pay

$20.00/hr

HHA in Morris Plains, NJ

As of 2026-09-26

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Hourly pay

$25.00/hr

HHA in Morris Plains, NJ (max rate)

As of 2026-09-26

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Management Support
Staff commend leadership for accessible communication, a pro-clinician attitude, and an open ear during challenges.
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Scheduling Operations
While flexible shifts are offered, some former clinicians noted scheduling has become less personable over time.
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As of 2026-09-12Source: glassdoor.com
Turnover and Onboarding
Certain employees cited inadequate onboarding and training guidance, with organizational disorganization contributing to turnover.
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The hard parts

  • Some employees say onboarding and training guidance fell short and that disorganization drove people out — worth asking exactly who trains you in week one.

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What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Common questions

Does Alvita Home Care hire new grads?

2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Alvita Home Care, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Alvita Home Care

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Alvita Home Care

Pleasantville, NY

LPN- Westchester County

Posted last week

$40–$45/hr

  • LPN
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Alvita Home Care

Patchogue, NY

  • LPN
  • Evening shift
  • Per diem
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Alvita Home Care

Cortland, NY

  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour shifts

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