Home Health Aide Expert Program: Making a Difference one Patient at a Time

Home health care aides are medical personnel who work within the home of patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities or cognitive impairment and help them complete their daily living activities. According to BLS.gov, home health aides do the following in their daily work:

Assist clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing Housekeeping, 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