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This posting states $18.10–$18.60 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in New York post a median of $20.37 an hour, the middle half $20–$22.23, across 257 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in New York earn a median of $23.36 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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Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Overview: We are an Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of Amsterdam seeking caring individuals who are interested in joining our team.
Pay Range; $18.65/hour
Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide Responsibilities
- Assists with personal care activities
- Meets safety needs of clients including safe use of equipment (side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
- Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day services are rendered.
- Participates in the supervisory process with other members of the health care team as required by NYS law.
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
- Administration - Accurately documents services provided in accordance with agency policy on the day of service
- Communication - Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to RN Supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and a positive relationship with residents/families
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of residents and family information and client records.
- Customer Service - Adheres to agency dress code and observes personal hygiene practices when working.
- Demonstrates reliability and punctuality.
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From The Sentinel of Amsterdam's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Sentinel of Amsterdam
The Sentinel of Amsterdam hires mental health staff, nurses and nursing assistants in Amsterdam, New York.
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