Home Care Companion / Personal Care Aide — Yonkers / Hopewell Junction Area
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How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$25 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in New York post a median of $19.65 an hour, the middle half $18.65–$20.33, across 231 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Rate: 17 - 25 per hour
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5 hours/day) - flexible with schedule
Location: Yonkers, NY; family may Hopewell Junction, NY at end of March.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide companion care : conversation, socialization, and encouragement to participate in activities the client enjoys (TV, sports, wrestling).
- Assist with personal care : bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing supervision, and hygiene assistance.
- Support mobility and transfers : ambulation assistance, fall prevention, and wheelchair use for appointments.
- Perform light household tasks : laundry, bed-making, light housekeeping, and meal support as needed.
- Run errands and transportation assistance to appointments when required; family vehicle available.
- Offer respite care to relieve the primary caregiver and coordinate with family regarding medication monitoring and fall-risk precautions.
- Communicate clearly with family about changes in condition, incidents, or scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years experience caring for older adults or similar vulnerable populations.
- HHA, or equivalent training preferred but not required if experience is strong.
- Comfortable with assisting mobility and using a wheelchair for outings.
- Reliable, punctual, and compassionate with strong communication skills.
- Ability to follow care instructions and work cooperatively with family caregivers.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Non-smoker; comfortable working in a home with no pets.
Preferred Traits
- Patient, warm, and engaging; enjoys conversation and companionship.
- Observant and proactive about safety and fall prevention.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to a family-centered care plan.
- Respectful of client dignity and privacy.
If you’re ready to bring comfort and care to families in your community, apply today Call (718) 224-3758 ext. 2 - leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back! looking forward for you to start your journey with us!
From UniversaCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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