Home Health Aides
Home health aides (HHAs) play a vital role in the healthcare system by providing essential personal care and support services to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness in the comfort of their own homes. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation, as well as monitoring basic health signs and providing companionship. By helping clients maintain their independence and quality of life, home health aides offer both emotional and physical support, often becoming a crucial part of the care team alongside nurses, therapists, and family members.
Home Health Aides Typically Do the Following:
Provide basic help with activities of daily living (ADL) outside of personal care
Assist clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming
Help to organize a client’s schedule and plan appointments
Arrange transportation to doctors’ offices or other outings
Shop for groceries and prepare meals to meet a client’s dietary specifications
Keep clients engaged in their social networks and communities
Provide safety and companionship
Home Health Aides may provide some basic health-related services, such as checking a client’s pulse, temperature, and respiration rate. They also may help with simple prescribed exercises.
Global Care’s Certified Home Health Aides are supervised by our clinical staff and may work with therapists and other medical specialists. They keep records on our clients, such as services received, condition, and progress. They also report changes in the client’s condition to their Registered Nurse or Therapist.