Full-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assisted Living Facility

Updated on 8/24/2026

Americare

Americare

501-1,000 employees

In-home post-acute nursing and care

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Portland, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license is required.
  • Basic knowledge of office applications and equipment, including Outlook, Word, printing, and scanning applications, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Work as needed in an assisted living facility according to the resident-care schedule.
  • Provide nursing care in an assisted living facility for residents who are generally stable and require less critical or emergency care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Home Health Aide experience is preferred.
  • Home care experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Clinical skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.

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

N/A

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