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Posted August 22, 2026

Home Care Companion / Personal Care Aide -- Yonkers / Hopewell Junction Area

UniversaCare
Hopewell Junction, NY, US Full Time
17USD - 25USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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