Home Health Aide Trainee

Description Paraprofessional position which is conditionally hired and must successfully complete the entire Home Health Training Competency course and pass the certification test. The course runs Monday through Friday for three weeks from 8:30–5 pm. A total of 75 hours are required for each student (59 hours of classroom theory and 16 hours of supervised practical training). This course allows the trainee to advance to a certified Home Health Aide who is specifically trained, competent, and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN), physical therapist (PT), occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist (SLP). Reports to the Nurse Clinical Manager under NewYork State requirements. Responsibilities Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor). Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. Must be able to perform basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English. License, Registration, or Certification Requirements HHA Certificate: Completion of a NY Department of Health Approved Home Health Aide training program and competency must be obtained per the program requirements for continued employment as a certified home health aide. Valid NYS Driver's License. Reliable automobile. Proof of auto insurance. Meet all required Health Quest Home Care health assessment/screening requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 100% attendance for all home health aide training coursework; validated by agency timesheet or GPS tracking. Attend Health Quest Home Care office orientation for hours of each work week that the trainee is not in class to equal the full number of weekly position control hours. Basic computer and EMR skills. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity. Occupational: significant occupational risk. Physical effort: very heavy effort, may exert up to 50 lbs force. Physical environment: significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: HQ Home Care-Certified. Org Unit: 1697. Department: Home Health Aide. Exempt: No. Salary range: $17.00–$24.91 hourly. #J-18808-Ljbffr