(CHHA) Certified Home Health Aide Trainee - Community Openings
About The Position
Loretto offers a training program for people interested in becoming Certified Home Health Aides in Syracuse, Jamesville, or other community locations. No prior experience is required. Loretto provides free classroom training, with monthly classes requiring a full-time commitment for four weeks. Training includes classroom and clinical hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Placement into a part-time or full-time position is determined before acceptance into the training program. After completing training and obtaining state certification, the starting pay rate increases to $21.52 per hour. Certified Home Health Aides work at Loretto assisted living facilities or in the PACE CNY Home Care program in the Syracuse area. Some positions involve visiting participants in their homes; others are based at one building. A personal vehicle is not always required. Syracuse locations are on a bus route, while North Syracuse, Jamesville, and Baldwinsville locations are not easily accessible by bus. The role supports Loretto residents and clients through personal care, light housekeeping, and related support services. Aides work with the clinical team to report changes in residents’ physical condition, behavior, or appearance. Upon successful completion of the program, employees receive a yearly uniform stipend.
Requirements
- No prior experience is required.
- Must have a verifiable high school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation to training classes and, after program completion, to the work location.
- Must be able to pass medication competency tests, including a written exam and Medication Administration Test/Cart Quiz.
- Must have the emotional and mental maturity and stability to care for frail elderly and other disabled or compromised clients in their home environment.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with clients, families, other support persons, and members of the health care team.
- Must be able to follow guidelines established by Loretto Customer Service and presented at Loretto Orientation.
- Must be able to plan, prioritize, and organize work tasks and carry out an ongoing care plan.
- Must be flexible regarding clients’ care needs.
- Must commit to full-time training for four weeks, including classroom and clinical hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene services, housekeeping, and other support services essential to residents’ health.
- Work with Loretto’s clinical team to record and report changes in residents’ physical condition, behavior, or appearance.
- Perform light housekeeping, including cooking, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sweeping.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist with transfers and ambulation, including use of a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
Benefits
- Free classroom training.
- Healthcare benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees upon hire.
- Yearly uniform stipend after successful completion of the program.
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- 401(k) retirement/pension plans.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Paid time-off accrual.
- Employee events.
- Free parking at convenient locations.
- Employee coaches to help employees achieve life goals.
- Diaper Assistance Program.
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
