# Home Health Aide

*/JobTypes/Home_Health_Aide*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Healthcare Support Occupations](/Occupations/Healthcare_Support_Occupations) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Certified Nursing Assistant](/JobTypes/Certified_Nursing_Assistant) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Dental Assistant](/JobTypes/Dental_Assistant) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Massage Therapist](/JobTypes/Massage_Therapist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Medical Assistant](/JobTypes/Medical_Assistant) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Occupational Therapy Assistant](/JobTypes/Occupational_Therapy_Assistant) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Orderly](/JobTypes/Orderly) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Physical Therapist Assistant](/JobTypes/Physical_Therapist_Assistant) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Physical Therapy Aide](/JobTypes/Physical_Therapy_Aide) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Psychiatric Aide](/JobTypes/Psychiatric_Aide) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Opening Cans And Bottles](/Processes/Opening_Cans_And_Bottles) — delivered by · Processes
- [Personal Hygiene Routine](/Processes/Personal_Hygiene_Routine) — delivered by · Processes
- [Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.](/Tasks/Apply_compresses,_ice_bags,_or_hot_water_bottles.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician...](/Tasks/Apply_clean_dressings,_slings,_stockings,_or_support_bandages,_under_direction_of_nurse_or_physician...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabi...](/Tasks/Provide_assistance_in_dressing_or_changing_seriously_ill_or_injured_patients_or_patients_with_disabi...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.](/Tasks/Aid_patients_in_performing_tasks,_such_as_bathing_or_keeping_beds,_clothing,_or_living_areas_clean.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.](/Tasks/Aid_patients_in_dressing_and_grooming_themselves.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and w...](/Tasks/Help_patients_with_bathing,_dressing,_maintaining_personal_hygiene,_moving_in_bed,_or_standing_and_w...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.](/Activities/Assist_patients_with_hygiene_or_daily_living_activities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Assist patients with daily activities.](/Activities/Assist_patients_with_daily_activities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, ke...](/Tasks/Provide_medical_treatment_or_personal_care_to_patients_in_private_home_settings,_such_as_cooking,_ke...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with t...](/Tasks/Care_for_patients_by_changing_bed_linens,_washing_and_ironing_laundry,_cleaning,_or_assisting_with_t...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescen...](/Tasks/Care_for_individuals_or_families_during_periods_of_incapacitation,_family_disruption,_or_convalescen...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assisting and Caring for Others](/Activities/Assisting_and_Caring_for_Others) — delivered by · Activities
- [Bathe patients.](/Tasks/Bathe_patients.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, ...](/Tasks/Instruct_or_advise_clients_on_issues,_such_as_household_cleanliness,_utilities,_hygiene,_nutrition,_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or prepari...](/Tasks/Plan,_shop_for,_or_prepare_nutritious_meals_or_assist_families_in_planning,_shopping_for,_or_prepari...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide transportation or escort for expeditions, such as shopping trips or visits to doctors or den...](/Tasks/Provide_transportation_or_escort_for_expeditions,_such_as_shopping_trips_or_visits_to_doctors_or_den...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.](/Tasks/Undress,_wash,_and_dress_patients_who_are_unable_to_do_so_for_themselves.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Assist disabled or incapacitated individuals.](/Activities/Assist_disabled_or_incapacitated_individuals.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction...](/Tasks/Perform_healthcare-related_tasks,_such_as_monitoring_vital_signs_and_medication,_under_the_direction...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.](/Tasks/Administer_bedside_or_personal_care,_such_as_ambulation_or_personal_hygiene_assistance.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.](/Tasks/Feed_patients_or_assist_patients_to_eat_or_drink.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Feed patients.](/Activities/Feed_patients.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance.](/Activities/Accompany_patients_or_clients_on_outings_to_provide_assistance.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, ...](/Tasks/Accompany_clients_to_doctors'_offices_or_on_other_trips_outside_the_home,_providing_transportation,_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using...](/Tasks/Transport_clients_to_locations_outside_the_home,_such_as_to_physicians'_offices_or_on_outings,_using...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dr...](/Tasks/Provide_patients_with_help_moving_in_and_out_of_beds,_baths,_wheelchairs,_or_automobiles_and_with_dr...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as ne...](/Tasks/Provide_patients_with_assistance_in_bathing,_dressing,_or_grooming,_demonstrating_these_skills_as_ne...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.](/Tasks/Transport_and_accompany_clients_to_shopping_areas_or_to_appointments,_using_automobile.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Direct or provide home health services.](/Tasks/Direct_or_provide_home_health_services.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.](/Tasks/Entertain,_converse_with,_or_read_aloud_to_patients_to_keep_them_mentally_healthy_and_alert.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by h...](/Tasks/Administer_prescribed_oral_medications,_under_the_written_direction_of_physician_or_as_directed_by_h...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, ...](/Tasks/Observe_or_examine_patients_to_detect_symptoms_that_may_require_medical_attention,_such_as_bruises,_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out ...](/Tasks/Provide_physical_support_to_assist_patients_to_perform_daily_living_activities,_such_as_getting_out_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Execute care plan](/Processes/Execute_care_plan) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Home Health Care Agencies](/CompanyTypes/Home_Health_Care_Agencies) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Home Health Agency](/CompanyTypes/Home_Health_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [In-Home Hospice Agency](/CompanyTypes/In-Home_Hospice_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Health System-Owned Home Health Agency](/CompanyTypes/Health_System-Owned_Home_Health_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)](/CompanyTypes/Visiting_Nurse_Association_(VNA)) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Medicare-Certified Home Health Agency](/CompanyTypes/Medicare-Certified_Home_Health_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Pediatric Home Health Agency](/CompanyTypes/Pediatric_Home_Health_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (qualifies for role)

- [Certified Nursing Assistant Certification](/Credentials/Certified_Nursing_Assistant_Certification) — qualifies for role · Credentials

### Who staffs this

- [Private Duty Home Care Agency](/CompanyTypes/Private_Duty_Home_Care_Agency) — staffs · CompanyTypes
- [Private Eldercare Households](/CompanyTypes/Private_Eldercare_Households) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.](/Tasks/Remind_patients_to_take_medications_or_nutritional_supplements.) — perform · Tasks
- [Record vitals and observations](/Tasks/Record_vitals_and_observations) — perform · Tasks
- [Prepare meals to dietary spec](/Tasks/Prepare_meals_to_dietary_spec) — perform · Tasks
- [Escort patients to medical appointments.](/Tasks/Escort_patients_to_medical_appointments.) — perform · Tasks
- [Assist Clients with Bathing and Personal Hygiene](/Tasks/Assist_Clients_with_Bathing_and_Personal_Hygiene) — perform · Tasks
- [Take And Record Patient Vital Signs](/Tasks/Take_And_Record_Patient_Vital_Signs) — perform · Tasks
- [Report Changes in Patient Condition to the Supervising Nurse](/Tasks/Report_Changes_in_Patient_Condition_to_the_Supervising_Nurse) — perform · Tasks
- [Prepare Meals to Dietary Needs](/Tasks/Prepare_Meals_to_Dietary_Needs) — perform · Tasks
- [Prepare Meals and Assist With Feeding](/Tasks/Prepare_Meals_and_Assist_With_Feeding) — perform · Tasks
- [Observe and Report Changes in Client Condition](/Tasks/Observe_and_Report_Changes_in_Client_Condition) — perform · Tasks
- [Monitor and Record Patient Vital Signs](/Tasks/Monitor_and_Record_Patient_Vital_Signs) — perform · Tasks
- [Help Clients With Mobility and Transfers](/Tasks/Help_Clients_With_Mobility_and_Transfers) — perform · Tasks
- [Document Care Provided per Plan of Care](/Tasks/Document_Care_Provided_per_Plan_of_Care) — perform · Tasks
- [Remind and assist with medication schedules](/Tasks/Remind_and_assist_with_medication_schedules) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform light housekeeping for the client](/Tasks/Perform_light_housekeeping_for_the_client) — perform · Tasks
- [Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting](/Tasks/Assist_clients_with_bathing,_grooming,_dressing,_and_toileting) — perform · Tasks
- [Provide medication reminders per the care plan](/Tasks/Provide_medication_reminders_per_the_care_plan) — perform · Tasks
- [Perform light housekeeping and laundry for the client](/Tasks/Perform_light_housekeeping_and_laundry_for_the_client) — perform · Tasks
- [Help clients with mobility, transfers, and positioning](/Tasks/Help_clients_with_mobility,_transfers,_and_positioning) — perform · Tasks

### Uses tool

- [Digital Thermometer](/Products/Digital_Thermometer) — uses tool · Products
- [Wheelchair](/Products/Wheelchair) — uses tool · Products
- [Gait Belt](/Products/Gait_Belt) — uses tool · Products
- [Transfer belts](/Products/Transfer_belts) — uses tool · Products
- [Mobility Aids and Wheelchairs](/Products/Mobility_Aids_and_Wheelchairs) — uses tool · Products
- [Blood Pressure Cuff](/Products/Blood_Pressure_Cuff) — uses tool · Products
- [Mobility lift](/Products/Mobility_lift) — uses tool · Products
- [Blood pressure cuff and thermometer](/Products/Blood_pressure_cuff_and_thermometer) — uses tool · Products
- [Patient transfer hoist and gait belt](/Products/Patient_transfer_hoist_and_gait_belt) — uses tool · Products
- [Personal protective equipment](/Products/Personal_protective_equipment) — uses tool · Products

### Engage in

- [Report Condition Changes to Supervising Nurse](/Activities/Report_Condition_Changes_to_Supervising_Nurse) — engage in · Activities
- [Help Clients with Mobility and Transfers](/Activities/Help_Clients_with_Mobility_and_Transfers) — engage in · Activities
- [Assist Clients with Bathing and Personal Hygiene](/Activities/Assist_Clients_with_Bathing_and_Personal_Hygiene) — engage in · Activities
- [Report Changes in Patient Condition to the Supervising Nurse](/Activities/Report_Changes_in_Patient_Condition_to_the_Supervising_Nurse) — engage in · Activities
- [Monitor and Report Changes in Client Condition](/Activities/Monitor_and_Report_Changes_in_Client_Condition) — engage in · Activities
- [Monitor and record vital signs](/Activities/Monitor_and_record_vital_signs) — engage in · Activities
- [Assist clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming](/Activities/Assist_clients_with_bathing,_dressing,_and_grooming) — engage in · Activities
- [Provide medication reminders per the care plan](/Activities/Provide_medication_reminders_per_the_care_plan) — engage in · Activities

### Uses software

- [Electronic Visit Verification App](/Software/Electronic_Visit_Verification_App) — uses software · Software
- [Care Documentation App](/Software/Care_Documentation_App) — uses software · Software
- [AlayaCare](/Software/AlayaCare) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Teams](/Software/Microsoft_Teams) — uses software · Software
- [Care plan and scheduling app](/Software/Care_plan_and_scheduling_app) — uses software · Software
- [Electronic visit verification application](/Software/Electronic_visit_verification_application) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Home Health Aides](/Occupations/Home_Health_Aides) — type of · Occupations
- [Home Health and Personal Care Aides](/Occupations/Home_Health_and_Personal_Care_Aides) — type of · Occupations

### Required skills

- [Vital Signs Measurement](/Skills/Vital_Signs_Measurement) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe Patient Transfer Techniques](/Skills/Safe_Patient_Transfer_Techniques) — requires skill · Skills
- [Personal Care Assistance](/Skills/Personal_Care_Assistance) — requires skill · Skills
- [Care Documentation](/Skills/Care_Documentation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Active Listening](/Skills/Active_Listening) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe patient transfer technique](/Skills/Safe_patient_transfer_technique) — requires skill · Skills
- [Vital sign measurement](/Skills/Vital_sign_measurement) — requires skill · Skills
- [Care plan documentation](/Skills/Care_plan_documentation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Meal preparation for dietary needs](/Skills/Meal_preparation_for_dietary_needs) — requires skill · Skills
- [Personal care and assisted hygiene](/Skills/Personal_care_and_assisted_hygiene) — requires skill · Skills
- [Safe patient transfer and mobility assistance](/Skills/Safe_patient_transfer_and_mobility_assistance) — requires skill · Skills

### Required knowledge

- [Infection Control Practices](/Knowledge/Infection_Control_Practices) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Common Chronic Conditions](/Knowledge/Common_Chronic_Conditions) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Client Rights and Privacy Rules](/Knowledge/Client_Rights_and_Privacy_Rules) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Basic Nutrition](/Knowledge/Basic_Nutrition) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Patient Rights and Dignity](/Knowledge/Patient_Rights_and_Dignity) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Infection-control practices](/Knowledge/Infection-control_practices) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Emergency Procedures](/Knowledge/Emergency_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Basic Human Nutrition](/Knowledge/Basic_Human_Nutrition) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Activities of Daily Living Care](/Knowledge/Activities_of_Daily_Living_Care) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Basic anatomy and signs of distress](/Knowledge/Basic_anatomy_and_signs_of_distress) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Client confidentiality and dignity standards](/Knowledge/Client_confidentiality_and_dignity_standards) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Common chronic condition care needs](/Knowledge/Common_chronic_condition_care_needs) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Infection control and hand hygiene](/Knowledge/Infection_control_and_hand_hygiene) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Requires ability

- [Problem Sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Empathy](/Ability/Empathy) — requires ability · Ability
- [Static Strength](/Ability/Static_Strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical Stamina](/Ability/Physical_Stamina) — requires ability · Ability
- [Service orientation](/Ability/Service_orientation) — requires ability · Ability
- [Trunk strength](/Ability/Trunk_strength) — requires ability · Ability
- [Observational alertness to condition changes](/Ability/Observational_alertness_to_condition_changes) — requires ability · Ability
- [Manual dexterity](/Ability/Manual_dexterity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Empathy and emotional steadiness](/Ability/Empathy_and_emotional_steadiness) — requires ability · Ability
- [Physical strength for lifting and transfers](/Ability/Physical_strength_for_lifting_and_transfers) — requires ability · Ability

### Problems this exposes

- [escalating a client status change without an on-site nurse present](/Problems/escalating_a_client_status_change_without_an_on-site_nurse_present) — exposes problem · Problems
- [route and travel-time gaps between client homes eating unpaid windshield time](/Problems/route_and_travel-time_gaps_between_client_homes_eating_unpaid_windshield_time) — exposes problem · Problems
- [EVV (electronic visit verification) clock-in failures in homes with poor cell signal](/Problems/EVV_(electronic_visit_verification)_clock-in_failures_in_homes_with_poor_cell_signal) — exposes problem · Problems
- [documenting ADL care notes and vitals against a plan of care between visits](/Problems/documenting_ADL_care_notes_and_vitals_against_a_plan_of_care_between_visits) — exposes problem · Problems