A school of nursing student in the last year of a program or has documentation from the school of successful demonstration of personal care aide skills or graduate RN or LPN/LVN with proof of graduation; OR Successfully completed: A specific aide training and competency evaluation program as required by State and the federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80); or An aide competency evaluation program as required by State and the federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80); or A nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by State and meets the requirements of the federal regulations (§483.151 through §483.154) and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or The requirements of a state licensure program that meets training and competency evaluation provisions per State and the federal regulations (42 CFR §484.80) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Two (2) positive references • Evidence of passing a home health aide written knowledge exam • Pass state required criminal and abuse background checks where required • Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical • Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, patient representatives (if any), patients caregivers and family, and agency staff • Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions • Able to provide proof of valid drivers license, if applicable • Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.