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Free Home Health Aide Training Program - Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Have you always found yourself helping others in need? Do you have compassion for the elderly? Ever wanted to start a career in the healthcare field, but did not know how? If you answered yes to all three questions, then we would like to speak with you today! Jewish Home Lifecare is proud to announce that they are offering a FREE Home Health Aide training program in Mamaroneck. We are looking for individuals with a big heart and who truly want to make a difference in someone’s life. Our Home Health Aide program under The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, UJA- Federation of New York has launched the Homecare Aide Workforce Initiative (HAWI) which is designed to improve both the quality of home care jobs and the quality of care for older adults in New York. Overview: Students will receive hands-on Home Health Aide training and certification (after successfully completing two week course). Students will learn hands-on, intensive, comprehensive, and specialty skills. Students will also learn safe work practices, rules and regulations. Certification will be awarded after successful completion of the two week course, and immediate employment will be offered by Jewish Home Lifecare. Skills and Competencies Taught: • Safe work practices and infection control procedures respiration • Take and record vital signs - blood pressure, temperature, pulse and • Monitor patient condition and report observations • Assist with patient mobility • Follow nutrition and dietary plans • Assist with medical devices and equipment • Earn nationally recognized Home Care Aide Certification • Assist with personal care Schedule/Location: The course will last two weeks and will begin around the 2nd week in August 2013. Classes will be held from Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. We are located at 845 Palmer Ave, Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 To express your interest in the HHA training program, please feel free to contact: Vladimir Flores, Recruitment Manager. Office: (718) 367-1311 Email: vflores@jewishhome.org

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