CAREGIVER/HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

Personal Care Assistance:

• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assist with mobility and transfers (moving patients from bed to wheelchair, etc.)
• Provide support with walking or exercising as prescribed by a healthcare professional

Household Support:

• Assist with light housekeeping, such as cleaning, laundry, and dishwashing
• Help with meal planning, preparation, and feeding, ensuring the patient follows their dietary needs
• Grocery shopping and running errands for the patient

Companionship and Emotional Support:

• Provide companionship and engage patients in conversation or activities to combat loneliness
• Offer emotional support to patients and their families during recovery or chronic illness management
• Monitor patients' mood and alert caregivers or family members to any signs of distress

Health Monitoring (Non-Medical):

• Assist with basic health monitoring like checking blood pressure, temperature, or glucose levels (under the supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider)
• Record and report any changes in a patient’s health condition or behavior to a registered nurse or doctor

Mobility and Safety Assistance:

• Help patients move around their homes or outside, ensuring their safety
• Assist with the use of mobility aids, such as walkers or wheelchairs
• Ensure the home environment is safe by removing potential hazards (like clutter or loose rugs)

Medication Reminders:

• Remind patients to take their medications at the right times, though they cannot administer medications themselves
• Ensure medications are stored safely and securely