Your Career as a Caregiver
A Note about COVID-19
Now, more than ever, it’s clear how essential caregivers really are. The people we serve rely on our caregivers, not just for companionship during a time of isolation, but also for assistance with their basic needs. Without dedicated caregivers, many seniors and adults with disabilities would be left with little support. You can make all the difference.
When you become a caregiver, no day will ever be exactly the same as the last. No matter what type of caregiving you provide, you will always have a wide variety of duties and experiences.
And that’s important to us.
Caregivers are the heart of our organization. We know our company couldn’t exist without you, which is why it’s so important to us to keep your passion strong and to ensure your needs are met.
Read more below about the unique positions we offer, along with the training and support we provide to every Right at Home caregiver.
Benefits of a Right at Home Career
- Flexible hours & competitive pay
- Health & dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- $100 bonus for each referral
- Caregiver recognition & rewards
Love What You Do
At Right at Home, our caregivers love what they do, why they do it, and who they do it for. Learn more about what it means to be a caregiver at Right at Home.
Hear from real caregivers about what makes them love what they do, what makes a great caregiver, and how they create extraordinary experiences for those that they provide care for.
Isn't it time to love what you do?
You Are the Right Fit
We believe that all kinds of people make great caregivers. It doesn’t matter if you have a little experience or a lot: You might already have the skills it takes to benefit a senior or adult with disabilities. Caregiving might be right for you if:
School Backpack and Supplies Giveaway
In August 2023, Right at Home of Nassau and Queens distributed free backpacks and school supplies to children of caregivers. Sponsored by owner Zubin Kapadia’s non-profit organization, the Caregivers Advancement Fund, the backpack program aims to alleviate some of the financial burden on caregivers as children go back to school. This is the second year of this highly successful program
Ongoing Training and Education
Orientation and Caregiver‑to‑Client Matching
Right at Home University
Our Promises to Our Caregivers
We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best-in-class training and investing in your professional development.
We promise to coach you to success. We’re always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
Not necessarily, but you must have one of the following: (a) U.S. citizenship, (b) lawful permanent residence, or (c) proof of U.S. work authorization.
There are two types of cases that we have, companion care and personal care. To do companion cases, no certification is required. To do personal care cases, you need either an HHA or PCA certificate, issued by a licensed training school in New York.
Companion care typically involves tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments. Personal care includes all the above, plus assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, walking, toileting, etc.
We serve clients throughout all of Queens and the north shore of Long Island (Nassau County).
No, it is not required. But if you have a license and/or car, that may be helpful for certain clients who need transportation services.
Yes, we provide annual in-service training, which is a minimum of 12 hours per year for HHAs and 6 hours for PCAs.