Vocational Education & Training

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Home Health Aides (HHAs) are the fastest growing occupation in New York State with nearly 150,000 HHAs in NYC alone. HHAs help patients who cannot live independently in their homes. They provide personal care to clients, including supporting them with activities of daily living, such as general housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and grooming. HHAs may also provide routine health tasks like checking vital signs, advocating, and reporting changes in patient's health condition to the clinical team. Most HHAs are employed by home care agencies, assisted living facilities, and work in private homes although some may work in other alternative long-term care settings.

Although no prior experience is required for this program, individuals interested in applying must read on a 6th grade level - HSED/HSD diploma is not necessary.