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Home Health Aide (HHA)
A home health aide (HHA) provides health-related services to an individual in the comfort of their home and has a certification from the New York State Department of Health.
Home health aides work on a part-time or live-in basis. They offer a wide range of services at home, in a hospital or health care facility setting. The range of care includes senior home care, home care for the disabled, post-op care, palliative care, and other forms of specialized care.
All of the home health aides are employees of HCS Home Care – a licensed home health agency in the State of New York. In addition, a HCS Home Care registered nurse will oversee the plan of care as well as working with your doctor and family members.
Certified Home Health Aides complete a training course in both medical and non-medical related services. They perform the following services:
- Pulse and blood pressure monitoring
- Recording of vital signs
- Reminders to take medications
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Getting to and from medical and other appointments
- Bathing, dressing and assisting with other hygiene needs
- Assistance after procedures or injuries
- Use of Medical Equipment, Supplies and Devices
In addition, a certified home health aide is trained to perform the following services:
- Pulse and blood pressure monitoring
- Recording of vital signs
- Reminders to take medications
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Getting to and from medical and other appointments
- Bathing, dressing and assisting with other hygiene needs
- Assistance after procedures or injuries
- Use of Medical Equipment, Supplies and Devices
