Home Health Aide Trainee- Paid Training Begins November 30th

Earn while you learn! HCR is pleased to announce our 3-week Paid HHA Certification course on November 30th-December 22nd! This NYS Dept of Health approved course will enable participants to obtain a recognized HHA Certificate and work for HCR seeing our home care patients. Work is readily available in Monroe Genesee and Orleans Counties! To be Considered for our Training Program - Requirements High School diploma or GED preferred Successful completion of HCR's Reading and Math Test Reliable transportation Driver's License After offer acceptance: Provide a copy of immunization records/MMRs After offer acceptance: Submission to CHRC background check, fingerprinting, drug test, physical exam and Tuberculin Testing Physical Requirements: The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and to ensure patient safety at all times in the household. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potentially hazardous materials such as those found in cleaning agents and other chemicals may be stored in a client’s home. Working conditions may expose the home health aide and / or personal care aide to smoke, pets and other allergens. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to visually recognize objects within 20 feet, have the ability to speak and hear Frequent walking and standing (80%-100% of the time) Frequent lifting Must be able to lift / move 50 lbs. unassisted May require pushing / pulling / transferring 50 lbs. of weight Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull and push unsupported, routinely. Ability to climb two flights of stairs. See below for the job outline of a Certified Home Health Aide: Position Summary: Home Health Aides provide personal care and supportive light housekeeping services to individuals in the community in the privacy of their home. Essential Functions Provide health related services as outlined in the plan of care authorized by a physician and established by a registered nurse or licensed therapist under the direction of the Aide Matrix established by the NYS Department of Health. Provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and/or other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home. Immediately report changes in client’s condition to supervising professional. Ensure the safety of the patient, patient’s family and/or the employee. Maintain HIPAA.