HHA in training: Part-time

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. Benchmark at Mt Pleasant is seeking staff who are in the process of obtaining their Home Health Aide/HHA certificate. While pursuing your certificate, we welcome you to be part of our team and once you are certified hire you as an HHA. As a Universal Worker you will be assisting the community in various departments with identified needs as directed by your supervisor; escorting residents, activities, dining and housekeeping. This position will report to a Care Director. You must obtain your HHA license within 6 months of hire. This is a perfect opportunity to work part time at our community while pursuing your certificate. Apply today and become part of our team! Responsibilities Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist our residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Cleans common areas. Assists in tasks related to dining and food preparation (setting tables, busing, meal delivery and cleaning tables, cooking, serving meals, and dishwashing, etc.). Assists with recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Observes residents, provides, or assists with documentation. Responds promptly and appropriately to residents. Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical use and follows SDS guidelines for any exposure. Adheres to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Benchmark Senior Living Guidelines. Requirements High school education or higher education is not required to be hired into this job Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste Participates in training / in-services as required by Benchmark and state regulations As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays Discounted Meal Program Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms Associate Referral Bonus Program Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Program Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off * Eligibility may vary by employment status Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.