Home Health Aide Trainee-Paid Training begins September 1st

Job Overview

Earn while you learn! HCR is pleased to announce our 3-week Paid HHA Certification course on September 1st- September 23rd 2026. This NYS Dept of Health approved course will enable participants to obtain a recognized HHA Certificate and work for HCR seeing our home care patients. Work is readily available in Monroe Genesee and Orleans Counties!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Successful completion of HCR's Reading and Math Test
• Reliable transportation
• Driver's License

After Offer Acceptance

• Provide a copy of immunization records/MMRs
• Submission to CHRC background check, fingerprinting, drug test, physical exam and Tuberculin Testing

Physical Requirements

• Potentially hazardous materials such as those found in cleaning agents and other chemicals may be stored in a client’s home.
• Working conditions may expose the home health aide and / or personal care aide to smoke, pets and other allergens.
• Frequent walking and standing (80%-100% of the time)
• Frequent lifting (Must be able to lift / move 50 lbs. unassisted)
• May require pushing / pulling / transferring 50 lbs. of weight
• Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to carry out care plan duties
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull and push unsupported, routinely
• Ability to climb two flights of stairs

Job Outline of a Certified Home Health Aide

Home Health Aides provide personal care and supportive light housekeeping services to individuals in the community in the privacy of their home. Essential Functions:

• Provide health related services as outlined in the plan of care authorized by a physician and established by a registered nurse or licensed therapist under the direction of the Aide Matrix established by the NYS Department of Health.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and/or other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home.
• Immediately report changes in client’s condition to supervising professional.
• Ensure the safety of the patient, patient’s family and/or the employee.
• Maintain HIPAA.