To keep up-to-date in the ever-changing field of home health care, Gentle Care Home Services requires its staff to be educated and well trained. Home Health Aides must maintain appropriate in-service training of 13 hours per year, as well as complete corporate training courses.
Required Staff Education:
Required education includes a comprehensive orientation for all new employees, both in the office and in the field. Annual in-services include, but are not limited to, 12 hours of education on safety and emergencies, abuse and neglect, infection control, HIPAA, hospice care, and adverse events related to medical devices. We also offer a wide variety of patient education materials available for reference purposes.