Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

A Home Health Aide (HHA) is a trained and certified healthcare professional who provides essential personal care, assistance, and support to individuals receiving care in their own homes. Home Health Aides play a crucial role in home care settings, helping individuals with various healthcare needs to maintain their independence, safety, and overall well-being. They work under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals, following care plans and ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and attention.

  1. Personal Care Assistance: Home Health Aides assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating. They provide support and hands-on assistance to help individuals maintain personal hygiene and appearance.
  2. Mobility Support: Aides help patients with mobility issues move safely around the home, transfer in and out of beds or chairs, and use mobility aids like walkers or canes when necessary.
  3. Medication Reminders: Home Health Aides remind patients to take their medications according to the prescribed schedule, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
  4. Meal Preparation: HHAs may assist with meal planning and preparation to ensure that patients receive nutritious meals that align with their dietary requirements and preferences.
  5. Light Housekeeping: Aides may perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe home environment. This includes tasks like tidying up, doing laundry, and ensuring that the living space is conducive to the patient’s well-being.
  6. Monitoring Vital Signs: HHAs may be responsible for taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to track the patient’s health status and report any significant changes to the healthcare team.
  7. Reporting and Communication: Home Health Aides communicate regularly with the patient’s healthcare team, providing updates on the patient’s condition, progress, and any concerns that may arise.
  8. Companionship and Emotional Support: Aides provide companionship and engage in conversations and activities with patients to promote emotional well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
  9. Safety Supervision: HHAs ensure that the home environment is safe and free from hazards to prevent accidents and falls.
  10. Respite Care: In some cases, Home Health Aides provide respite care, giving family caregivers a break from their responsibilities while ensuring that the patient’s needs are met.
  11. Assistance with Medical Equipment: Aides may assist patients in using medical equipment or assistive devices such as walkers, hearing aids, or oxygen tanks.
  12. Record Keeping: HHAs maintain accurate and detailed records of the care provided, vital signs, and any notable observations related to the patient’s health and well-being.
What We're offering

WE PROVIDE SKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES

Testimonial

Client Feedback

“I cannot say enough good things about the quality of care our nurse Cloutia provided for my mother and how sad we are to see her go once the care had ended” 

Amanda P

Daughter of a  Patient

“Your Care Coordinator gave me great advice on how to talk to Mom, what to say, and how to say it in a supportive way so Mom feels like she is in charge of her decisions. It made all the difference!”

John C

Son of a patient

“We have used Home Care Wellness twice in the last year. We have been extremely pleased with the excellent quality of care. My husband is especially happy with Sameera, his Nurse. She treats him like family, always going above and beyond of what is required. She has become part of our family!”

Alexus D

Spouse of a patient

Mr. R. had a visit with the doctor today and was going on about how fabulous his physical therapist is. He indicated he has never seen anyone work so hard and be committed to helping him progress as far as he has come. Patient absolutely loves the progress he has been able to achieve from Home Care Wellness.”

Javeria K.

Physician office visit feedback

“I was very happy with the care that the staff from Home Care Wellness was providing. Awesome care! Love them all!”

Mr. John Z

Patient

“I love my Nurse so much. She is excellent, helpful, polite, intelligent, pleasant, and like part of the family.”

Mrs. Onita T

Patient

“Satya, my P.T., is by far the best physical therapist I have ever had. I have never accomplished so much with any other therapist and I have worked with a lot of different therapists over the years.”

Mr. Abdul R

Patient