CNA - Transition to HHA

HCR Home Care; Town of Canton (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

HCR Home Care in Canton, NY seeks CNAs transitioning to HHAs in a part-time role. This NYSDOH-approved one-day class leads to an HHA certificate and immediate work with home care patients in St. Lawrence County.

Salary is $20.00–$23.00 per hour. Requirements include active NYS CNA certificate, high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, driver’s license, and completion of background checks and immunization records.

Qualifications

• Active NYS CNA Certificate
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of HCR's Reading and Math Test
• Reliable transportation
• Driver's License
• After offer acceptance: Provide immunization records/MMRs
• After offer acceptance: CHRC background check, fingerprinting, drug test, physical exam and Tuberculin Testing

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

CNA - Transition to HHA

Part Time Manual Labor Canton, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Earn while you learn! HCR is pleased to announce our ONE day CNA Transition Class to obtain a HHA Certificate. 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 St. Lawrence County!

To be Considered for our Training Program - Requirements

• Active NYS CNA Certificate
• 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

• 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
• Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to carry out care plan duties
• 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.