Home Health Aide Training Class

Description

Are you interested in working directly with our residents? Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is holding a Home Health Aide class to become certified in providing direct care to our residents living at our Assisted Living locations: Ashley Woods, Brentland Woods, and Seabury Woods! 

Rate of pay while attending training class - $16.00/hour

Once the course ends and you've successfully passed and received certification, you will enter a HHA role with us. Varied shifts Monday-Friday, & every other weekend. Various shifts will be available. The rate of pay will change to reflect the HHA/RCA rate. Pay range: $17.55 - $18.55. Differential is offered for evenings and nights: $2.50 during the week and $4.00 on weekends.

• Classes start on September 23rd and last 2 weeks. Training 30.0 hours/week.
• Training locations: Week One: 1530 East Avenue, the next week is at your respected location: Ashley Woods, Brentland Woods, or Seabury Woods.
• Full attendance is mandatory
• Once the course starts, the trainee will attend classes only, receiving hourly wages while attending the course.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:

• Must have strong desire to care for our residents.
• Must be a t least 18 years old to apply.
• Must be available for 2 weeks of training (Training locations: Week One: 1530 East Avenue, the next week at your respected location).
• Must be willing to provide residents with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, cleaning, etc.
• Must be willing to assist in serving residents daily meals. 

Certified:

• Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) , Personal Care Aide (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) is required.
• Basic First Aid is also required. 
• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher. 
• Experience or interest in working with older adults.
• Strong team approach to working with other staff. 
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.