Home Health Aides

Training requirements for home health aides vary by state.

Home health aides. Professional male with 2 certifications as a home health aide and medication technician seeking full or part time assignments. Home health aides and personal care aides work in a variety of settings including clients homes group homes and day services programs. Under federal law home health aides must get at least 75 hours of training through a state approved program including at least 16 hours of hands on practical and clinical training.

I meticulously work with clients that have numerous types of disabilities such as. The home health aide provides basic services that include administering medications changing bandages and checking vital signs like temperature and pulse. Some home health aides may go to convalescent or nursing homes and act as private aides but most cases involve going to the patient s home.

A home health aide cares for people who have disabilities chronic illnesses cognitive impairments or age related problems who have the need or desire to still live in their own home. 10 years of experience. Chronic illness bedridden wheelchair walker assistance alzheimer dementia physical.

Most states follow that standard but some set a higher bar. Home health aides and personal care aides help people with disabilities chronic illnesses or cognitive impairment by assisting in their daily living activities. Home health aides are usually employed by staffing agencies hospice and home health agencies so patients can remain at home and maintain their dignity while receiving assistance.