Home Health Aide Trainee

Home Health Aide Trainee ApplyRefer a FriendBack Job Details Requisition #: 213300 Location: Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 Category: Home Health Aide Salary: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour Position Details The Home Health Aide Trainee role is an entry-level position in Aveannau2019s Delaware, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Pennsylvania PDN business. Locations may hire or select current employees to be placed into this position with the intent of enrolling them in Care Academy, a structured, externally administered training program that prepares individuals to earn their Home Health Aide Certification. Job Duties and Expectations include, but are not limited to: Engage in all aspects of the Care Academy Training Program including regular attendance and participation in all in-person training, completion of all assignments and self-study curriculum, and satisfactory completion of program and certifications criteria. Communicate effectively with branch leaders, staff and Care Academy Training staff. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client staff during and after training program. Maintain a high standard of customer service and willingness to learn. Aveanna reserves the right to remove HHA trainees from the Care Academy program for any compliance or policy violations or lack of or incomplete participation. Job Duties after HHA Certification: Upon successful completion of the Care Academy program Home Health Aide Trainees will be moved to a Home Health Aide job profile with a commensurate rate of pay and will be assigned appropriate patient cases. Ongoing Education will be required after certification. A Home Health Aide will receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period following completion of the Care Academy program. In-service training may occur while an aide is providing care for a patient. Aides will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with applicable care, policies and procedures. Requirements High school graduate or GED Current CPR certification Valid Driveru2019s License and Acceptable MVR (only as needed for approved patient transport, not for Pediatric patients in Delaware Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Pennsylvania ) Other Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Time Management Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution Good organization and communication skills Physical Requirements: Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English. Must be able to travel. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for eventual placement on patient case. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting. Must be able to sit and climb stairs. Must have visual and hearing acuity. Must have strong sense of smell and touch. Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance for eventual placement on patient case. Job Profile: Home Health Aide Trainee Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport for eventual placement on patient case. Environment: Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California ( Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida Apply