Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$22 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 280 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within 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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Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Job Summary
Rockaway Home Care, a trusted name in home care and CDPAP, is seeking compassionate and dependable Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to provide quality, one-on-one care to clients throughout Suffolk County, New York . As a member of our team, you will help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Providing mobility and transfer assistance
- Assisting with meals and daily routines
- Providing medication reminders as permitted
- Light housekeeping related to the client's care
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition to the appropriate care team
- Maintaining accurate documentation of services provided
- Following the client's established plan of care
Qualifications
- Valid New York State Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Compassionate, dependable, and professional
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to treating every client with dignity and respect
- Previous home care experience preferred, but not required
What We Offer
- Competitive pay ( $18-$22 per hour)
- Flexible scheduling
- Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities
- Clients throughout Suffolk County, New York
- Opportunities to be matched with cases convenient to your location
- Supportive office and clinical team
- Ongoing opportunities for available cases
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Find a Case That Fits You
At Rockaway Home Care, we believe great care starts with finding the right match between our caregivers and clients. With clients located throughout Suffolk County, New York , we're looking for caregivers across the area. Let us know where you're located and where you'd prefer to work , and our team will work to connect you with an available case that fits your location and schedule. You're not a patient, you're family. That's more than our motto - it's the standard we bring to the care we provide every day.
Apply Today
If you're a compassionate HHA or PCA looking for flexible opportunities close to home, apply today to join Rockaway Home Care . We look forward to helping you find an opportunity that works for you.
Join the Rockaway Home Care team and start making a difference in the lives of our clients today!
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From Rockaway Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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