Home Health Aide Intern

Aveanna Healthcare; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Aide Intern in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. This entry-level position involves participating in the Care Academy training program, with the intent of achieving Home Health Aide Certification. Responsibilities include engaging in training, maintaining confidentiality, and committing to ongoing education after certification. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma/GED and CPR certification. The role emphasizes customer service and offers an opportunity for hands-on experience in home health care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR (if required for patient transport).
• Ongoing education required after certification.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Care Academy training and complete assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Provide high standard of customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective problem‑solving

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

The Home Health Aide Intern role is an entry-level position in Aveanna’s Delaware PDN business. Locations may hire or select current employees to be placed into this position with the intent of enrolling them in Care Academy, a structured, externally administered training program that prepares individuals to earn their Home Health Aide Certification.

Job Duties and Expectations

Engage in all aspects of the Care Academy Training Program including regular attendance and participation in all in‑person training, completion of assignments and self‑study curriculum, and satisfactory completion of program and certification criteria.

Communicate effectively with branch leaders, staff and Care Academy training staff.

Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client staff during and after training program.

Maintain a high standard of customer service and willingness to learn.

Job Duties After HHA Certification

Upon successful completion of the Care Academy program, Home Health Aide trainees will be moved to a Home Health Aide job profile with a commensurate rate of pay and assigned appropriate patient cases.

Ongoing education will be required after certification. A Home Health Aide will receive at least 12 hours of in‑service training during each 12‑month period following completion of the Care Academy program. In‑service training may occur while an aide is providing care for a patient. Aides are required to demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with applicable care, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR (if required for patient transport)

Other Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for eventual placement on patient case.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance for eventual placement on patient case.
• Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport for eventual placement on patient case.

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.

• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.