Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)
People Care Inc.
Staten Island, NY
- Eligibility
- CaregiversNursing Assistants & AidesHome Health Aides
Posted May 28
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Home Health
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- NY nursing median $49/hr
- Overtime
- $19.86/hr
NY nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $58/hr, across 1681 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Make a real difference close to home. People Care is hiring Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) across Long Island, all 5 boroughs and Westchester. We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to provide services to our clients in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
Quick Facts
- Start Pay: $19.86 per hour
- Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx
- Union Status: Union position
*About the Role *
Read the full posting
At People Care, compassion and respect are at the heart of everything we do. As an HHA or PCA, you’ll help patients live safely and comfortably in their own homes, assisting with daily activities, offering companionship, and providing essential care that enhances their quality of life. You’ll join a team that values professionalism, reliability, and kindness.
What You’ll Do
- Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help with mobility, transfers, and safe lifting techniques
- Support meal preparation and feeding as needed
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families
- Maintain accurate care documentation and report any changes in condition
- Follow all HIPAA regulations and uphold patient confidentiality
*What You Bring *
- Current HHA or PCA certification (preferred not required)
- Ability to lift and assist patients safely
- Strong communication and reliability
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help others
*Why You’ll Love People Care*
- Free PCA Training Course
- Competitive pay and steady, local cases
- Flexible scheduling, choose the hours and cases that fit your life
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- Comprehensive
benefits
- Paid sick time and paid time off
- Daily or Weekly Pay Available
- Disability and life insurance
- Cash Rewards & Prize Program
- Referral bonuses and caregiver support
- Safety equipment provided
If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference, join People Care as an HHA/PCA and help us deliver exceptional care across NYC*. Apply today. *
Pay: $19.86 per hour
Benefits
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s)
- Are you available to work weekends? (Applicants with weekend availability will be heavily prioritized)
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Benefits highlights
- Referral program
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Life insurance
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Place
- City
- Staten Island, NY
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Staten Island offers a quieter, more suburban feel within New York City, with waterfront parks, the Greenbelt's wooded trails, and the iconic Staten Island Ferry linking residents to Manhattan. It's a borough where neighborhoods like St. George and Tottenville move at a calmer pace while still keeping the city within reach.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
