Trainings

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Responsible for the general care of their patients.Duties will vary, depending on the specific needs of the patient. The most common responsibilities are taking and recording vitals signs such as heart rate and blood pressure; assisting them to and from bed or chair as needed; and helping them with feeding and personal hygiene. CNAs can work in a wide variety of setting; nursing homes, hospitals, adult day care centers, personal homes and assisted living facilities.


Home Health Aide (HHA)

Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services. Shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Home health aides usually work in the patient’s home.


 


HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities. This document is supported by Grant #90FX0039 from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS.