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Aveanna Healthcare LLC lists this Home Health Aide Trainee opportunity in wexford, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health Aide Trainee
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nJob Details
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n nLocation:
nWexford, PA 15090
nCategory:
nHome Health Aide
nSalary:
n$14.00 - $17.00 per hour
nPosition Details
nJoin a Company That Truly Values You!
nHome Health Aide Trainee – HHA Pediatrics
nAt 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.
nAward-Winning Culture
nnnRecognized by Indeed as a Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024.
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nnRanked the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, Best Culture, and Best CEO in 2024.
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n nWhy Choose Aveanna?
nnnComprehensive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance.
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off.
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nnFlexible scheduling options: full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekends tailored to your availability.
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nn24/7 local support from operators and clinicians.
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nnConvenient Weekly or Daily Pay options.
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nnEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount.
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nnAccess to an Employee Relief Fund. Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and location.
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n nPosition 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.
nJob Duties and Expectations:
nnnParticipate 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.
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nnCommunicate effectively with branch leaders, team members, and Care Academy Training staff.
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nnUphold strict confidentiality regarding patient, family, and client-related matters during and after the training program.
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nnDemonstrate a commitment to high-quality customer service and a willingness to learn.
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nnNote: Aveanna reserves the right to remove trainees from the Care Academy program for any compliance or policy violations or insufficient participation.
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n nJob Duties After HHA Certification:
nnnUpon 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.
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nnOngoing education will be required post-certification, including meeting Pennsylvania state requirements:
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nnCompletion of 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of clinical instruction.
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nnAt 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.
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n nRequirements:
nnnHigh school diploma or GED.
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nnValid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (only required for approved patient transport; not applicable for pediatric patients in Pennsylvania).
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n nOther Skills/Abilities:
nnnStrong attention to detail
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nnExcellent time management skills
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nnProficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution
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nnEffective organizational and communication skills
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n nPhysical Requirements:
nnnProficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
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nnAbility to travel as required
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nnCapability to lift up to 25 pounds for patient care tasks
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nnExtended periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and climbing stairs
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nnAbility to sit for prolonged durations
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nnAdequate visual and hearing acuity
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nnPossess a keen sense of smell and touch
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nnAbility to reposition patients and move equipment independently for patient care needs
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nnPhysical and mental responsiveness to emergency situations in the home or during transport
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n nEnvironment:
nnnAdaptability to various environments, including potential exposure to allergens and diverse conditions
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nnPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
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n nOther Duties:
nnThis job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes in responsibilities, duties, or activities at any time without prior notice.
n nAs 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.
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wexford, PA, 15090, US
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