Home Healthcare: The Industry Poised for Huge Growth
The home healthcare industry is growing by leaps and bounds. As the population ages, more and more people are finding that they need assistance with activities of daily living.
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How to Stay at Home With Home Health Care Technology
At-home care has been on the rise for years now, and this trend is only going to continue as technology advances make it easier for people to live independently.
The Importance of Home Health Aide Training
Homecare providers are essential to the well-being of our patients. As baby boomers retire, more care will move into homes which means that these individuals have an even greater responsibility.
Home Health Aides Need to Push for Improved Public Transit
Nonprofit organizations that advocate for home health aides need to work together with public officials to improve the delivery of home health care.
How a HHA Can Work from Home with Telehealth
Tons of benefits of home healthcare with telehealth and how it works for both home care aides and their clients.
Written Examination and Skills Evaluation: Two Sections of the Home Health Aide Competency Exam
The Written Examination and Skills Evaluation are the two sections of the Home Health Aide Competency Exam.
Get the Success You Deserve: It’s Time for a Career in Home Health Care
Perhaps it’s time to consider becoming a home health aide. HHAs are in high demand these days because of all of the people who need help taking care of themselves at home.
Certifications: Resume Boosters That Guarantee Success
The question “do you have any experience?” is fundamental in today’s job market. It used to be that the answer would determine how qualified an applicant was for a position, but with advancements and more opportunities available on both sides of this spectrum there are now examples out in representation who do not fit neatly…
The Basics of Hospice Care
Many families or their loved ones’ doctors often wait too long to order hospice. Hospice is a very valuable service and should be ordered at an earlier stage of illness, especially when it comes for Alzheimer’s patients – who are going downhill fast–or other debilitating illnesses where one’s physical condition has deteriorated so much that…
An Inside Look at the Day of a Home Health Aide
Take a tour of the day of a home health aide and learn what their duties are like – you may be surprised!
Home Health Aide: Building Trust with Patients
You want the best for your patients – but sometimes it’s hard to communicate what they need from you. We understand the challenges of being a caregiver today.
Home Care Workforce: Can Be Contributing More
The home care workforce is a critical component to the home health industry. But how can we maximize this important resource?
What is a Caregiver Background Check?
Background checks are a crucial part of the hiring process for any in-home caregiver; know your rights.
How a Home Health Aide Can Handle an Abusive Patient
Learn how to handle an abusive patient. We are responsible for the emotional well-being of our patients.
Find Requirements to Be a Home Health Aide in
Being a HHA is relatively easy but there are still minimal requirements – here’s the bare basics!
Differentiating Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide Jobs
Think You Know PCA and HHA Differences? Do you know the difference between home health aide (HHA) jobs and personal care assistant (PCA) jobs? Some people might think they are the same, but that is not always true. Home health aides provide help with medical needs like bathing or dressing. Personal care aides work with…
What is a Private Duty Home Health Aide?
Being a private home health aide, or HHA for short, can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling jobs out there. You get to work in people’s homes while they are vulnerable and unable to care for themselves alone. A typical day might involve checking their vital signs like heart rate or blood pressure;…
Uncover the Different Types of Medical Office Jobs
There are a lot of different medical office jobs out there, but which one is the right fit for you?
So, You’ve Started a New HHA Job … What Now?
There are some things to do before you walk in the door so that you know what to expect and can be prepared on day one.
Save Time and Money: Learn to Test Your Blood Sugar Level at Home.
An alarming amount of home health aides (HHA) are either diabetic or on the verge of being so as a result of having elevated blood sugar levels.
The Best Jobs in Health Care That Don’t Require Much Training or Education
The health care field offers a wide range of jobs that don’t require any formal education or training, but if you’re looking to avoid being stuck in a particular field then these are your best bet. Jobs in the healthcare sector are projected to be in high demand over the next decade, with an estimated…