Description
Position at HQ Home CareCertified
Summary:
A paraprofessional position which is conditionally hired andmustsuccessfully complete theentire Home Health Training Competency course and pass the certification test. The course runs Monday through Friday for threeweeks 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 New York State requirements.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
1.Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2.Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
3.Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
4.Performs other duties as required.
Other Information:
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- 100 attendance for all home health aide training coursework classes as this is a New York State requirement. This will be validated by either the agency signing off a timesheet for Health Quest Home Care or the aide using the GPS program their agency of employment utilizes.
- Attending Health Quest Home Care office orientation for the duration of 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.
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 Drivers License
Reliable automobile
Proof of Auto Insurance
Meet all required Health Quest Home Care health assessment /screening requirements.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & 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 CareCertified
Org Unit: 1697
Department: Home Health Aide
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.50 $24.18 Hourly