Benefits of training with CHCA
We are proud to offer exceptional care to the families we serve, and that starts with offering excellent training to our caregivers. Benefits of our free training program include:
Mentorship opportunities
Learn directly from home health aides with extensive experience in the field.
Support from community
Successfully transition from training to working with clients.
Employment
Guaranteed employment and a career that respects your dignity as a worker.
Career advancement
Competitive wages, co-ownership opportunities, and profit-sharing.
It’s ok to have questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our home health aide training.
If there is anything else we can answer for you simply contact our office and talk to a human.
No prior experience is required. We welcome individuals who are passionate about helping others and are interested in starting a career in home care.
Our process is designed to support you every step of the way:
- Attend an Open House session
- Complete a pre-screening exam
- Submit required documents:
- NYS ID
- Social Security card
- Proof of immigration status (e.g., U.S. birth certificate, passport, Employment Authorization, or Resident Card)
- Participate in a one-on-one interview with a Case Manager
- Join a group interview session
- Take an Adult Basic Education exam (CASAS) on your first day of class.
CHCA offers a variety of free training programs to help you start or advance your career, including:
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Alternative Competency Demonstration (ACD)
- Competency Evaluations
- CNA to HHA transition program
- Referrals to partner CNA training programs
All programs are offered at no cost to participants.
Training length varies depending on the program:
- HHA: 16–17 days
- PCA: 6 days
- ACD: 4 days
- Competency Evaluation: 2 days
- CNA to HHA: 3 days
- Partner CNA program: Approximately 15 days
Yes. CHCA provides job placement support to help you transition into a role after successfully completing your training.
Work schedules are based on client needs, case assignments, and your availability.
- Starting pay: $19.65 per hour
- Opportunities for additional hours and flexible scheduling may be available, depending on assignments
CHCA offers a comprehensive benefits package through multiple sources, including 1199SEIU, CHCA-sponsored programs, and additional statutory benefits.
Benefits through 1199SEIU:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Pension Fund
- Bill Michelson Funds
- Member’s Assistance Program (MAP)
- Bereavement Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Benefits through CHCA
- Life Insurance
Testimonials
Hear from caregiver-owners
Bronx training facility
Working at CHCA means that you are in one of the best agencies in New York. It is an agency that has benefits, like sick days, vacations and personal days.
In the agency, the worker is treated with respect and motivated to improve. You feel like your voice is heard.
Margarita Pillot
CHCA Caregiver-Owner
I have worked at CHCA for 12 years and have cared for many clients with different ailments.
My current client is 95 years old, and all the experience that I’ve had and skills that I’ve learned allowed me to take great care of my clients and problem solve situations when needed regarding their care.
[…] I want to be an inspiration to other home care workers, and encourage them to learn more about worker ownership or becoming a worker-owner.
D. O’Bryant
CHCA Caregiver-Owner
CHCA caregiver Lizeth with client Mr. Terrero
Students at a training session
CHCA has given me the opportunity to be independent, to be able to raise my children with a decent and comfortable job.
Being a worker-owner opened a very large door. I have the opportunity to do other things within the company such as working in the Board of Directors.
Clara Calvo
CHCA Caregiver-owner
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