Home Health Aide Nurse Instructor (Per Diem; Bilingual)

Sunnyside Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide Nurse Instructor to administer a comprehensive curriculum in line with state regulations. This role involves providing essential training and support for home health aides, ensuring high standards of operation, and collaborating with leadership to address departmental needs. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the community and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse licensed in New York State.
• Two years of home care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction for HHA training and competency.
• Interacts with Directors to assess department needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Proficiency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health/human services

Job description

The Home Health Aide Nurse Instructor is responsible for administering the Home Health Aide curriculum using various teaching methods in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction for HHA training, in-service and competency.
• Maintains departmental goals and standards of operation.
• Interacts with the Director of Training and the Director of Client Services to assess department needs and provides feedback on issues that emerge during training.
• Completes S.P.T. visits as needed.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse licensed to practice in New York State.
• Two years of home care experience working for a licensed home care services agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health or human services field is desirable.
• Ability to communicate proficiently and effectively in English and Spanish. Must be able to provide official documentation as to the level of proficiency.
• Must work well with people.
• Ability to understand and relate with diverse individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to the changing needs of program participants.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to comprehend communications and assess students’ needs.

Reports to: Director of Patient Services

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office setting may include out of office meetings/training.
• Evening and weekend work required as scheduled.
• The position may involve prolonged standing, walking, lifting supplies, stooping, and bending.
• When conducting SPT’s, may encounter prolonged walking, and/or stair climbing.

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.

Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.

Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.