Home Health Aide
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Help clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing
- Provide basic health-related services according to a client’s needs, such as checking vital signs or administering prescribed medication at scheduled times
- Do light housekeeping, such as laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming in a client’s home
- Organize a client’s schedule and plan appointments
- Arrange transportation to doctors’ offices or for other kinds of outings
- Shop for groceries and prepare meals to a client’s dietary specifications
- Provide companionship
Education:
Although
a high school diploma or equivalent is not generally required, most home health
aides have one before entering the occupation. Some formal education programs
may be available from community colleges or vocational schools.
Salary: The median annual
wage for home health aides was $20,820 in May 2012.
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