FAC - Home Health Aide Intern

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 include, but are not limited to

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

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

Maintains 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.

Aveanna reserves the right to remove HHA trainees from the Care Academy program for any compliance or policy violations or lack of or incomplete participation.

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 will be 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 will also be 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 (only as...