Home Health Aide - Tri-County Home Care of Florida

Home Health Aide

Caring for a loved one at home can be rewarding but also overwhelming, especially when juggling work and daily responsibilities. At Tri-County Home Care of Florida, we’re here to help. Our compassionate, highly trained Home Health Aides (HHAs) provide essential support, from monitoring health and assisting with personal care to meal prep, errands, and household tasks. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, our HHAs ensure a safe, comfortable home environment, giving your family peace of mind.

What does a Home Health Aide do?

Our aides are committed to providing personalized care for their patients, assisting with a wide range of needs, including:

Grooming, such as washing, combing hair, and brushing teeth
Performing basic medical tasks, like checking vital signs and changing wound dressings
Ensuring a safe environment by removing tripping hazards and obstacles
Offering support with bathroom use and personal hygiene
Assisting with dressing and grooming
Changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness
Helping patients move safely, whether walking or transferring from bed to chair
Repositioning bed-bound patients to prevent pressure ulcers
Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking
Supporting physical or occupational therapy exercises as recommended

Other job duties may include:

Accompanies clients to their doctor visits
Oversees the administration of prescribed medications to clients
Assists clients who are unable to handle the day-to-day homemaking duties in their homes
Follows a specified care plan for the client and report on completed tasks after each visit

When to Start Looking for Home Care Help?

As your loved one ages, certain signs may indicate it’s time to consider home care support. These signs can range from subtle changes to more noticeable behaviors, such as:

Declining home cleanliness or maintenance
Forgetting appointments or tasks
Unsafe driving habits
Neglected personal appearance or hygiene
Forgetting to turn off appliances like the stove
Wandering away from home
Irregular or poor eating habits
Difficulty preparing simple meals
Skipping regular bathing
Frequent falls or trouble walking without assistance

It’s normal for your loved one to resist or feel they don’t need help. While every situation is unique, ensuring their safety and well-being is the priority. Discuss their options with care and compassion, allowing them to have a say in the type of support they feel most comfortable with.

Home health aides do not provide services such as physical and occupational therapy or skilled nursing care, but they are often tasked with observing you or your loved one’s health, and reporting on conditions to a RN or other health care professional.

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