Home Health Aide Trainee

Aveanna Healthcare; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling options

Convenient Weekly or Daily Pay options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Pennsylvania is seeking a Home Health Aide Trainee. This entry-level position involves structured training to earn Home Health Aide Certification, focusing on compassionate pediatric care.

Trainees will participate in Care Academy before transitioning to the Home Health Aide role. Flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits make this opportunity ideal for caring individuals looking to start their healthcare career.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record is required for approved patient transport.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Care Academy Training Program.
• Communicate effectively with branch leaders and team members.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding patient matters.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality customer service.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Proficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution

Effective organizational and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a Company That Truly Values You!

Home Health Aide Trainee – HHA Pediatrics

At Aveanna, welcoming a new caregiver into our family is both a privilege and an honor. Our care is rooted in heartfelt compassion and empathy, with every team member working together to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes. As a national leader in pediatric healthcare, Aveanna goes beyond providing compassionate care—we set the standard.

Award-Winning Culture

• Recognized by Indeed as a Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024.
• Ranked the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, Best Culture, and Best CEO in 2024.

Why Choose Aveanna?

• Comprehensive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Flexible scheduling options: full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekends tailored to your availability.
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians.
• Convenient Weekly or Daily Pay options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount.
• Access to an Employee Relief Fund. Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and location.

Position Overview

The Home Health Aide Trainee role is an entry-level position within Aveanna’s Pennsylvania operations. Once certified, work settings may include homes, schools, or daycare facilities, depending on the plan of care. Applicants or current employees selected for this position will enroll in Care Academy, a structured training program designed to help individuals earn their Home Health Aide Certification.

Job Duties And Expectations

• Participate fully in the Care Academy Training Program, including regular attendance at in-person sessions, active engagement, completion of all assignments, self-study materials, and meeting program certification requirements.
• Communicate effectively with branch leaders, team members, and Care Academy Training staff.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding patient, family, and client-related matters during and after the training program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality customer service and a willingness to learn.
• Note: Aveanna reserves the right to remove trainees from the Care Academy program for any compliance or policy violations or insufficient participation.

Job Duties After HHA Certification

• Upon successful completion of the Care Academy program, trainees will transition to the Home Health Aide role, receive an updated pay rate, and be assigned patient cases accordingly.
• Ongoing education will be required post-certification, including meeting Pennsylvania state requirements:
• Completion of 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of clinical instruction.
• At least 12 hours of in-service training annually, which may occur during patient care. Aides must demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and adherence to care policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record (only required for approved patient transport; not applicable for pediatric patients in Pennsylvania).

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Effective organizational and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
• Ability to travel as required
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds for patient care tasks
• Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing stairs
• Ability to sit for prolonged durations
• Adequate visual and hearing acuity
• Possess a keen sense of smell and touch
• Ability to reposition patients and move equipment independently for patient care needs
• Physical and mental responsiveness to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

• Adaptability to various environments, including potential exposure to allergens and diverse conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

Other Duties

• This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes in responsibilities, duties, or activities at any time without prior notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.