Home Health Aide Trainee
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Bensalem
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: The Home Health Aide Trainee role is an entry-level
position in Aveanna’s Delaware and Pennsylvania 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 needed for
approved patient transport, not for Pediatric patients in Delaware
and Pennsylvania ) Other Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Time
Management Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution Good
organization and communication skills Physical Requirements: Must
be able to speak, write, read and understand English. Must be able
to travel. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for eventual
placement on patient case. Prolonged walking, standing, bending,
kneeling, reaching, twisting. Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
Must have visual and hearing acuity. Must have strong sense of
smell and touch. Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients
and move equipment without assistance for eventual placement on
patient case. Must be able to appropriately respond physically and
mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
for eventual placement on patient case. Environment: Must be able
to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve
exposure to allergens and other various conditions. Possible
exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other
Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid
funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements
in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and
testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Edison , Home Health Aide Trainee, Healthcare , Bensalem, New Jersey
