HOME HEALTH AIDES

The Home Health Aide performs routine duties in caring for the patient in their home.  They are qualified to provide personal care, exercise and ambulation, assist in therapeutic services, and accomplish some household services essential for health care at home.

The services of Home Health Aides include but are not limited to:

• Assist patient in meeting personal hygiene needs
• Prepare meals and assist with eating (if necessary)
• Provide some household services necessary for healthcare at home
• Assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered
• Assist patient with ambulation using proper body mechanics