Part-Time

Personal Care Aide

Americare

Americare

501-1,000 employees

In-home post-acute nursing and care

No salary listed

Westchester County, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Vital Signs

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Requirements
  • A New York State Home Health Aide Certificate is required.
  • Ability to care for patients with compassion is required.
  • Must be able to work 3-, 4-, or 5-hour shifts to start.
  • Must be able to provide an annual physical, PPD, and other compliance documentation.
  • Must be able to pass the New York State Department of Health Criminal History Check.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
  • Perform light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
  • Prepare meals and ensure proper nutrition.
  • Monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
  • Assist with basic health needs.
  • Schedule medical appointments and provide transportation.
  • Offer companionship and engage clients in activities.
  • Keep accurate records of patient care and health status.

Americare provides in-home post-acute healthcare in New York, offering skilled nursing, home health aides, and rehabilitation services. It operates through a group of specialized entities, including Amerikids for children with developmental disabilities, plus pharmaceutical services and international nurse recruitment. The model centers on coordinating care with hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and insurers to help patients recover from surgery, manage chronic illnesses, and live independently at home. The goal is to improve quality of life through personalized, compassionate in-home care across the greater New York area, backed by a 5-star CMS quality rating.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Americare won Newsweek's 2026 Best Home Health Agencies list in November 2025.
  • Americare expanded Westchester County services on August 7, 2026.
  • CMS loosened face-to-face encounter rules in 2026, easing referral conversion for Americare.

What critics are saying

  • New York settled Americare for $55 million on December 18, 2025.
  • OAG monitors Americare for three years, with penalties for any missed reforms.
  • CMS 2026 cuts home health payments 1.3%, squeezing Americare margins and hiring.

What makes Americare unique

  • Americare specializes in New York home-based post-acute care since 1982.
  • Americare combines CHHA nursing, rehab therapy, and Amerikids pediatric home care.
  • Americare advertises 24/7 skilled care across Long Island and Hudson Valley.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours