Becoming a Certified Home Health Aide does not have high requirements. In the US a high school diploma is required as well as some amount of hands on experience. Actual certification requirements vary by state, so check with the state agency that regulates this profession where you live, usually the department of public health.
A Certified Home Health Aide(CHHA) is a personal caregiver to people who need assistance in their day-to-day activities due to a medical condition, prolonged illness, physical impairment, cognitive impairment, and/or old age. The role of a CHHA can differ depending on the patient’s medical condition and specific needs. The tasks they need to do consist of assisting the patient with daily activities like bathing, eating, walking, using the bathroom, and other necessities vital to everyday living. Additionally, Home Health Aides assist patients with routine tasks like doctor appointments, bill payments, grocery shopping, and picking up medication for their care.
Yes, IF she/he is a certified nursing assistant.
They're the same thing. The official title is "Certified Nursing Assistant" (CNA). This title has many variants, such as "Certified Nurse Aide" or "Nurse Aide". A CNA is under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Note that A CNA is different from a "Home Health Aide" (HHA). A HHA requires less education. See the referenced link below for more information.
All you need to do is check out the local yellow pages for more certified people. As well you can visit a local hospital or seniors care center for listings of people able to help. If you can get a hold of her other health aide, she may be able to point you the right direction as well.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The full job description is on this website posted....http://www.docstoc.com/docs/603444/Recreation-Aide-Job-Description-Sample
no need to be certified to be an aide.
A Certified Home Health Aide is a professional caregiver who provides effective care for patients in their own homes. A Certified Home Health Aide(CHHA) is a personal caregiver to people who need assistance in their day-to-day activities due to a medical condition, prolonged illness, physical impairment, cognitive impairment, and/or old age. The role of a CHHA can differ depending on the patient’s medical condition and specific needs. The tasks they need to do consist of assisting the patient with daily activities like bathing, eating, walking, using the bathroom, and other necessities vital to everyday living. Additionally, Home Health Aides assist patients with routine tasks like doctor appointments, bill payments, grocery shopping, and picking up medication for their care.
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$20,000-$30,000 a year
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The state of Nebraska requires that a nursing assistant class consist of at least seventy five hours of training. Any individual who wishes to work as a certified nurse aide in a health care facility that accepts Medicare or Medicaid payments must be a graduate of a state approved nurse aide course, must pass the nurse aide state competency evaluation, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
Yes No a physical therapy aide has to be certified but not licensed complete you program from a approved school by education board of your state and then get certified by rehabilitation healthcareer association