Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide

Always Compassionate Health·Rochester, New York

$19 - $23/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 21 days ago

Practice for this role

Personal Care Aide/Home Health Aide · $19 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-8% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Rochester, New York ($20.29/hr, n=44)

42 similar openings in the Rochester area · median $20.29/hr

25 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$17.00/hr · p10p90 · $1,040/hr

this role: $18.65/hrmedian $20.29/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 44 posted support services roles in Rochester, New York rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the Rochester, New York median for support services roles.

The Home Health Aide provides direct personal care, including hygiene assistance, mobility support, and medication reminders, following a nursing-supervised care plan. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting daily activities, and reporting changes in the client's condition.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES: By following the Care Plan that has been completed by the Nursing Supervisor, the Home Health Aide provides assistance with the following:

Maintain a healthy, safe environment. Providing nutritional and environmental support.

Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, walking and feeding the client.

Position the client when instructed to do so.

Assist with certain treatments and therapy as ordered by the physician and approved by the nursing supervisor.

Remind the client to take medications.

Assist with payment of bills ONLY when authorized to do so and it is documented on the assignment sheet.

Run errands when authorized to do so. Documentation on the Aide Charting Sheet daily.

Report any important information or changes in the client's condition to the agency and/or the nursing supervisor when necessary.

Use of medical supplies and equipment when appropriate.

Emotional support and the development of a trusting relationship between the aide and the client.

Encouragement of client independence.

Qualifications/Education

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Must have a certificate from a Home Health Aide training program consistent with State requirements with evidence of ongoing in-service education to maintain the certificate.
Must have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the client, the client's family and agency personnel.
Have a sincere interest in and a sympathetic attitude towards caring for the sick and disabled.

A home health aide must

Get along well with others.

Be dependable and trustworthy.

Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures.

Maintain in-service requirements as specified in State and agency regulations. Enjoy working with others.

Be a good listener, exhibit empathy for the sick, disabled and elderly, and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Home Health Aide certificate consistent with state requirements. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a compassionate, dependable attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled.

professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
Empathy
Interpersonal skills
Emotional support
Safety compliance
Medication reminders
Patient monitoring
Personal care
Home health aide
Patient hygiene
Client mobility assistance

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $23/hr
Location: Rochester, New York
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

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