Category:: Other
Department:: Business & Community Services
Locations:: Holyoke, MA
Posted:: Sep 30, 2019
Closes:: Nov 29, 2019 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:: PT No Benefits

About Holyoke Community College:

Holyoke Community College: the opportunities you want; the future you're looking for.

For over 65 years, Holyoke Community College has been a gateway to quality education and career advancement. Seeking to realize their dreams and aspirations, more than 100,000 students have come through the open doors of the College. HCC offers over 100 different academic options.

The Commonwealth's oldest community college, Holyoke Community College serves more than 10,000 students annually in credit and noncredit programs and courses. The college has the highest transfer rate of any community college statewide, holding articulation agreements with more than 27 colleges and universities. Recognized for its Honors Program, distance learning curriculum, learning communities, and service to students, HCC also offers business development opportunities through the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development.

Job Description:

The Division of Business and Community Services at Holyoke Community College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide training course at Westfield High School, as part of a Nurse Aide-Home Health Aide training program. The class will take place daytime, G Period (M-F 1:07-1:56 pm) at Westfield High School per the Westfield Public Schools schedule. Instructor must be available 8 am - 3 pm for Clinical Rotations (2 weeks per semester), including some weekends (total 30 hours). Jan - May.

The Nurse Aide Instructor will implement a 120-hour Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Prep course (including 30 hours of Clinical Experience), based on DPH-approved curriculum and in alignment with state regulations. With assistance, the instructor will develop curricula and plan course content, provide lectures and hands-on instruction, and evaluate training effectiveness so that students learn the specific skill sets and knowledge needed to obtain certification and to pursue a career as a nursing assistant/home health aide.

The instructor will need to become familiar with current state and federal regulations and will have to keep accurate attendance, grade, and skills information as required by the Department of Public Health. At least one year of experience working in a Long-Term Care Facility as a Registered Nurse is required, and at least one year experience as a teacher, trainer, health care personnel instructor, or direct nurse aide supervisor.

Other Job Duties include:

1. Teach 4.1 hours per week (5 49-minute class periods) of Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide instruction, in alignment with Department of Public Health, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and HCC program standards, requirements, and expectations.
2. Teach 30 hours of Clinical Experience (2 weeks), no more than 18.5 hours per week.
3. Instruction should be hands-on and relevant, and inclusive of multiple learning styles.
4. Must be willing to work as a member of a team, including high school Anatomy and Physiology instructor, career advisor(s), and program Director(s). Must be willing to adjust teaching to the needs of high school juniors and seniors, and to team-teach with Anatomy instructor. Works closely with Anatomy instructor, Career & Education Advisors, and Assistant Vice President for Adult Education & Workplace Development, to provide comprehensive approach to instruction and student support.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse; Minimum one year work experience in a long-term care setting; One year of prior educational experience; Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post secondary teaching experience. Prior DPH instructor approval.

COMPENSATION: $60-$65/hr, no benefits

HOURS: 4.1 hours per week instruction and 15 hours per week clinical rotations (2 weeks)

FUNDING SOURCE: Grant

START DATE: January, 2020

Additional Information:

Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) and
• List of references with names, email addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references

DEADLINE:October 14, 2019 or until qualified candidate is identified.

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