The New York State Department of Labor and Preferred Home Care of New York will present an On-Site Recruitment for Home Health Aides on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of Labor, 400 E Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458

HOME HEALTH AIDES - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1068179

Job Summary

Provide care for clients in the patient's home. Perform light household duties that ensure safety and independence. Preferred Home Care has Full and Part Time positions including weekends,evenings and live-in assignments.

Job Requirements

Applicants must be caring individuals who are willing to work with a diversity of people. There are no educational requirements, but applicants should be able to read and write English.

"Bilingual- Spanish, Chinese or Russian is a plus." No experience is necessary, but applicants must pass a reference/background check, physical exam and drug testing.

Wages

$9.50 per hour.

Hours

Full time and Part Time.

Job Location

Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan

Candidates must bring the following (ALL ORIGINALS):

• Photo ID.
• Social Security Card.
• 2 Business/Professional Reference (No references from friends or family members).
• Proof of Residence or Citizenship.
• For Certified HHA: Must bring Original HHA or PCA Certificate.
• For Certified HHA: Must bring Full Physical(Rubella, Rubeola Titre, 2 PPDs (if negative),Chest X-Ray (if PPD is positive) and Drug Screen.

NOTE: Physical and drug screening MUST be within 3 months.

To Apply

Apply in Person at 10 a.m. (appointment is not required).

Directions

Bus Bx 41, 15, 55, 9, 17, 22, 12 | #4, B or D train to Fordham Road | Metro North to Fordham Road Entrance on Webster Avenue.

Equal Opportunity Employer Program

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

You can learn more about the occupation of Home Health Aides from the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2013.

This occupation is listed as one of the fastest growing occupations and one of the occupations with the largest job growth in the Employment Projects of U.S. Department of Labor 2013.

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