Be part of the UJCES family!

We’re hiring Home Health Aides.

Are you an experienced certified HHA who takes pride in providing exceptional care?

Or are you looking to start a career that allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, and provide for your family and your future at the same time?

For individuals like you who are compassionate, caring, and dedicated, home care is an exciting career choice!

You’re not certified?

UJCES will pay for your tuition!

Apply to our scholarship to become a Certified Home Health Aide.

Why Certified HHAs Choose UJCES?

HHAs are full of passion and dedication for their profession, compassion for people who need their help, and commitment to the dignity and health of the people they serve. You are a critical part of a client’s healthcare team. Your attention, skills, and presence are the front line of their care.

At UJCES, we deeply value the importance of the work you do and believe that by prioritizing your well-being, we can ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our clients. That's why we are committed to your growth and offer the following:

Competitive Salary

Union-approved wages, overtime, holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement days.

Health & Retirement Benefits

Health care insurance, including dental benefits, as well as a pension plan and life insurance.

All Shifts & Schedules

Many flexible ways to make it work, including part-time schedules and weekend hours.

Membership for the 1199SEIU Union

The largest healthcare union in the country, with a wide range of benefits and resources, such as a Legal Clinic, a Credit Union, and a Home Mortgage Program.

Professional Development Opportunities

From English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, college prep, computer skills, and citizenship classes, to learning how to confidently care for clients with specific medical conditions.

Financial Support for Higher Education

Opportunities to transition into higher-paid, long-term careers in other healthcare fields, like nurse degree programs and continuing education courses.

Hear It From Our HHAs

  • "People at UJCES are good people. They always pick up the phone, and if you have a problem, they always help you. They are very professional."

    Juana G.

  • "All the staff members are very nice people. If you ask something, everybody helps you; they set you on the right path. This is a good agency, trust me."

    Marie S.

Why Consider Becoming an HHA?

If you’ve had the honor of taking care of a family member or friend when they were at their most vulnerable, then you know how much your assistance helped, how much of a difference your compassion and skills made, and how much personal satisfaction and pride you got from doing such important work.

Does it sound like you? Then a career in home care is the perfect next step! You’d be starting from the strong base of your previous experience, and have the opportunity to add to your skills and knowledge through our agency's resources.

Meaningful Work

Providing peace of mind and comfort to vulnerable people, brightening their days, and supporting the family caregiver is a deeply important and compassionate profession.

Flexibility

HHAs can design their schedules around other life commitments. In New York, part-time schedules and weekend hours help provide a work-life balance.

Growing Field

With an aging population and more interest in aging-in-place, home care is one of the three fastest growing professions in the US — ensuring you stable work for years to come.

Union Benefits

Being a member of the union family brings many advantages: professional development, health insurance, education fund, and retirement benefits, to name a few.

“I've had a Home Attendant for about 7 years. I was her first client, and we became like a family, mother and daughter. She is wonderful. I wish to live for many years and for her to stay with me for a long, long time.”

- Raisa S., Client at UJCES

Apply Now!

If you're immediately qualified through previous experience and training to work as an HHA, you will receive the first available assignment that aligns with your preferences and those of the client.

Assignments and Duties:

The following is a description of the personal care service which may be performed by an HHA. Not all services described are necessarily performed for every client.

  • Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

  • Help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and running errands.

  • Companionship to medical appointments, local events, or the park.

Requirements:

  • HHA Certificate

  • Two (2) Personal Reference Letters

  • Social Security Card

  • State or Federal I.D.

  • Direct Deposit Form or Voided Check

  • Proof of Flu Vaccine (if received)

Important:

Please note that after passing an initial screening, you'll be required to bring the original documents listed here to our office.

 

Do you have questions?

Contact us and one of our Human Resources specialists will assist you.

Email: info@ujces.org

Phone: 212-460-5730
English: Ext. 142 & 129
Español: Ext. 129
русский: Ext. 142

UJCES Home Care
500 A Grand St
New York, NY 10002