CNA to Home Health Aide (HHA) Conversion Training

$16.00 - $18.00 / Hour

PAID CNA to HHA Transition Program Hosted By Elderwood!

 

 

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to expand your skills and advance your career in healthcare?

Elderwood's network of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are now offering a specialized CNA to HHA Training Program for individuals interested in transitioning into the role of a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in an assisted living facility. 

 

 

 

INITIAL COURSE SCHEDULE Certified Nurse Aide Transitioning - Location, Date, Time:

February 3 through February 28th

 

Where:
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
225 Bennett Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227

What is a Home Health Aide (HHA)?
A Home Health Aide is a trained worker qualified to carry out health care tasks, assist with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his/her home under the supervision of an RN.

How Do I Enroll for HHA Training?
Apply here! Once your application is received and reviewed, you will be contacted for a personal interview with the facility coordinator. At the time of your first interview you will also take a brief prescreening test. The test score and personal interview will determine your eligibility. 

How Much Does HHA Training Cost?
You only earn money with this opportunity. This training is paid. However, typically this training program costs approximately $1500.00.

Are There Home Health Aide (HHA) Employment Opportunities?**
Yes! There is a need for this type of training and job opportunities are available. Once the training is successfully completed you may transition into a full or part time HHA role at Elderwood assisted Living at West Seneca. 

Why Choose Elderwood?

• Career Growth Opportunity: Leverage your existing CNA experience and expand your qualifications with specialized training to become a CHHA.
• Paid Training: Receive hands-on, comprehensive training to transition seamlessly from a CNA to a CHHA, with certification provided upon completion.
• Retention Bonus: With the sucessful completion of this training, there will be 3 bonus payouts - first at 90 days of employment through July 2025.
• Guaranteed Employment: Upon successful completion of the training program, you’ll have a guaranteed position with us as a Certified Home Health Aide.
• Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive hourly wage during training and once certified.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values and supports its employees. Our experienced staff will mentor you every step of the way.
• Benefits Package: Eligible employees will receive health benefits, paid time off, and additional perks.

Are you ready to change your life with a rewarding career move ?

Candidates slected for this training opportunity must:

• Be able to attend the full training - 2 days, 9a-5p.

What You’ll Learn in the CNA to HHA Training Program:

• Specialized care techniques tailored to the unique needs of residents in an assisted living environment.
• How to assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Strategies for creating a nurturing and safe environment for residents.
• Skills to monitor, report, and address residents' health and behavioral changes.
• Understanding and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.

Certified Nurse Aide Transitioning (HHA)

How Do I Qualify? Qualified Applicants Must:

• Be Registered in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) and active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property.
• Be 17 years of age or older
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Provide immunization records
• Pass a physical
• Pass a background check
• Follow written and verbal instruction
• Be able to frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have a love of caretaking and relationship-building!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.