Home Health Aide & Manager in Queens

Job Description

To Apply: Please send your resume and COVER LETTER explaining your experience and interest in the role. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

We are seeking a compassionate, capable, and experienced Home Health Aide to provide exceptional care and companionship for a 74-year-old woman in a private Queens residence. This unique role blends traditional caregiving with household management and offers the opportunity for a long-term, stable position with flexibility. The ideal candidate has a background in nursing or caregiving, a commitment to excellence, and is open to potentially transitioning into a live-in role with a private apartment included as part of compensation (pending a successful trial period and mutual agreement).

Key Responsibilities - Health & Wellness Support

- Monitor and record vital signs (e.g., blood pressure)

- Assist with the administering of prescribed medications

- Support holistic health routines (juicing, supplements, etc.)

- Facilitate memory and cognitive exercises (puzzles, reading, music)

- Accompany client to doctor appointments and wellness visits

- Assist with mobility and accompany on walks

Key Responsibilities - Lifestyle & Domestic Support

- Prepare healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks (American cuisine preferred)

- Perform light housekeeping: laundry, cleaning, organizing

- Manage groceries and household supplies inventory

- Run local errands and accompany client to outings (beauty appointments, church events, etc.)

- Supervise and communicate with household service professionals

Key Responsibilities - Administrative & Tech Skills

- Use smartphone apps proficiently

- Maintain schedules via Google Calendar

- Document and track information using email and spreadsheets

Qualifications

- Home Health Aide Certification

-Former nurse or extensive caregiving experience highly preferred

-Administrative experience (required)

- Familiarity with all or any of the following: Dementia, learning disabilities, osteoarthritis, and hypertension is highly preferred

- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (required)

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

- Lives in or near Queens (required)

- Strong communication skills and attention to detail

- Tech-savvy, organized, and punctual

- Naturally nurturing with integrity and a heart for caregiving

Compensation & Living Opportunity

Hours: 25-35 hours per week, generally between 10 AM to 3 PM (flexible)

Pay: $23/hour, with potential to increase to $30/hour after 3 months

Benefits: Health insurance, paid sick days, and a flex card for vision and dental

Live-In Option: In the far future, it would include a private apartment, offered after a successful trial

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the role. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance