Home Health Aide
About the job
- Must have completed a certified Home Health Aide training program.
- A valid Home Health Aide certification is required.
- Must be able to read, write, and follow directions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and other personnel.
- Must be able to multitask and work with a variety of personalities.
- Must be able to remain calm under pressure and stressful conditions.
- Must be able to work with others in a team environment and independently.
- Must be able to assist clients with personal care activities and provide companionship tasks according to the care plan.
- Must be comfortable working in environments that may be humid, hot, dry, or damp and have varying levels of lighting brightness.
- Assist clients with personal care activities and provide companionship in line with the care plan.
- Support household tasks directly related to the client's well-being and outlined in the care plan.
- Measure and accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Use equipment and supplies safely and correctly.
- Carry out simple procedures as instructed and as part of a therapy plan.
- Remind clients to take medications through self-administration only.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
- Promptly report changes in the client's condition or any incidents.
About the company
Affirmed Home Care arranges skilled nursing and personal assistance for people who need care in familiar surroundings. Its nurses handle clinical needs such as medication administration, wound treatment and recovery after a hospital stay, while aides assist with bathing, meals and everyday routines. Care plans are tailored to each client, with support ranging from short visits to extended live-in arrangements for families managing illness or reduced independence. Clients pay for care directly or use accepted long-term care insurance, and local teams coordinate the service across the tri-state region. Founded in 2019, the privately held agency is headquartered in New York City.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Caregivers have a named training program: Affirmed University supplies onboarding and ongoing education.
- Nurses receive predictable pay timing: Affirmed's NYC and Long Island RN posting lists weekly direct deposit.
- Caregiver referrals earn bonuses: Affirmed's Westchester live-in driver posting advertises referral and sign-on payments.
What critics are saying
- The payer base is restricted: Affirmed excludes Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
- Home visits require autonomy: Affirmed's New York City/Long Island nursing ad requires independent work and clinical-team communication.
- Westchester assignments require transport: Affirmed's live-in driver HHA posting requires a license and reliable transportation.
What makes Affirmed Home Care unique
- Clients get a clinical point person: Affirmed assigns every case a full-time registered nurse contact.
- Pediatric work extends into classrooms: Affirmed nurses support children at home or school.
- Care reaches beyond private homes: Affirmed supplies advocacy and companionship for clients staying in medical facilities.
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