Caregiver – Sound Beach, NY 

A welcoming family in Sound Beach, NY 11789 is seeking an experienced, Home Health Aide (HHA) certified caregiver to assist a 73-year-old woman living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She lives with her companion, who acts as her primary caregiver, in a supportive and comfortable home environment.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Multiple Caregivers Welcome: The family is open to hiring multiple caregivers to cover shifts. Caregivers can pick and choose the specific days and times that work best for their availability.
• Daily Split Shifts Available:
  • Morning shift: 2 hours (starting between 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
  • Evening shift: 2 hours (around 4:00 PM)
• Hours: Up to 32 total hours per week available across all shifts. Hours are highly flexible and negotiable.

Family Specifications:

• Home environment shared with the care recipient’s primary caregiver companion.
• Family values a reliable, compassionate, and attentive caregiver who can engage warmly with the recipient.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care.
• Perform safe transfers to and from bed using a Hoyer lift.
• Assist with external catheter setup.
• Prepare meals and complete light housekeeping and laundry.

Requirements:

• Current HHA (Home Health Aide) certification required.
• Eligibility to be hired under the New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).
• Demonstrated experience performing transfers using a Hoyer lift.
• Physical ability to assist with personal care and mobility transfers safely.

Preferred:

• Prior experience assisting individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
• Location Preference: Local candidates residing within 5 miles of Sound Beach, NY 11789 are strongly preferred to ensure reliable attendance for split shifts.

Compensation:

• $20.05 per hour ( Paid through PPL and benefits are provided)

All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience with Multiple Sclerosis care and Hoyer lift transfers.

Important Information:

Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #133589).