Home Health Aide (Hha) Trainee

Overview
Elderwood Home Care at Cheektowaga Home Health Aide Training Program
Program dates: June 23 - August 17, 2023 7:00am-3:00pm
Location: Elderwood Home Care at Cheektowaga, 229 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga NY 14227
What is a Home Health Aide (HHA)?
A Home Health Aide is a trained worker qualified to carry out health care tasks, assist with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
What are the requirements?
Trainees must have a valid high school diploma or GED and current COVID-19 vaccination.
How Do I Enroll for HHA Training?
Apply here! Once your application is received you will be contacted for a personal interview with the program coordinator. At the time of your first interview, you will also take a brief prescreening
test. The test score and personal interview will determine your eligibility. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 12/10/2021
How Much Does HHA Training Cost?
Elderwood will cover the cost of any student selected for certification! This training is unpaid. However, typically this training program costs approximately $1500.00.
Are There Home Health Aide (HHA) Employment Opportunities?
Yes! There is a need for this type of training and job opportunities are currently available. Once the training is successfully completed you will be transitioned to one of our Elderwood Assisted Living facilities to join our team as a permanent employee!
Do you want to know more? Apply today!
Join Our Team
Are you ready to change your life with a rewarding career move ?
Employee Perks!
Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members
• Ability to take part in a training program (which includes a clinical skills examination and written examination) required.
• Ability to successfully pass NYS HHA certificate exam
• Display genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient, and compassionate attitude towards residents.

Qualifications
The Home Health Aide program requirements are:

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Ability to pass a background check and physical.
• No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
• Provide immunization records.
• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.