Certified Home Health Aide or PCA - Washington County NY
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This posting states $20–$23 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in New York post a median of $20.15 an hour, the middle half $19.75–$21.09, across 284 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What New York requires of a home health aide
Home Health Aide certificate from a Department of Health-approved training program, recorded on the New York State Home Care Registry, from the New York State Department of Health.
- Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Complete a DOH-approved Home Health Aide Training Program of 75 hours (59 classroom, 16 supervised practical, at least half of the practical in a patient care setting) within 60 days; the program issues a Home Care Registry-generated certificate. Registered nurse aides may take a shorter HHA training that adds the home care skills.
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About the job
Role and Responsibilities
Provide personal care and supportive services to individuals in the community , in the privacy of their home.
Essential Functions
- Provide health - related services as outlined in the plan of care , authorized by a physician , and established by a registered nurse or licensed therapist , under the direction of the Aide Matrix established by the NYS Department of Health.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and/or other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home.
- Immediately report changes in client’s condition to supervising professional.
- Ensure the safety of the client , clie nt’s family and/or the employee.
- Maintain HIP A A.
- Complete and submit necessary patient documentation including charting tasks and observations on android device.
- Attend ongoing in-service programs in a timely manner , to maintain certification.
- All other duties as assigned.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Additional pay for performance opportunities - earning potential is up to you!
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Education Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred .
- Completion of an approved program of PCA or HHA certification as designated by NYS Department of Health.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Must have proof of completion (Original HHA or PCA Certificate) of an NYS Dept of Health accredited Training program .
- Must have worked in a certified HHA or PCA capacity within the last 24 months (HCR will verify via the NYS DOH's Home Health Aide Registry) .
Work Environment
The HHA/PCA is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
The working conditions are classified as medium work:
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.
Physical Requirements
The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the HHA/PCA. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
- Stand
- Sit
- Hear
- Walk
- Talk
- Stoop or kneel
- Repetitive motion
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
From HCR Home Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About HCR Home Care
HCR Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency in East Syracuse, NY providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: HCR Home Care
Based in East Syracuse, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 28.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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