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; providing them with information on how best take care of themselves at this stage in their life; assisting them when needed by running errands such as shopping for groceries or helping clean up around the house so that your client has more time doing things he enjoys outside his own four walls – no small task!
It is possible for anyone to become a private HHA because the only requirements are high school diploma or GED certificate and relevant experience.
Becoming a Private HHA
Some HHAs also have advanced training such as vocational school training, while some states require supervised hours before you can work independently as an HHA. In addition to excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities required of any profession in this field; it requires perfecting these qualities with patience!
Private HHA Salary
A home health aide who works as a private aide is generally paid on a per hour basis. However, the rates vary depending on what you need and how much time is needed for caregiving services.
It’s difficult to calculate the exact payment for a home health aide because there are so many variables involved. There is no flat rate and it varies from person-to-person depending on what you need, how often they will be coming over, and their hourly wage.
A home health aide who works privately is typically paid by an hourly rate but this also varies based on what needs assistance. Private aides usually start at around $15/hour while other options like live ins or 24 hours service may cost upwards of $25/hour.
Not The Full Story
But keep in mind that working as a HHA without the guidance and resources of a home health agency means that you are responsible for all the details of care without any assistance.
The most common reasons people choose to be a private home health aide over an agency are have more flexibility in their scheduling and having a higher hourly wage. In addition, being a private HHA means you will have more time for yourself and your other obligations.
If you’re looking to work with an agency that will provide the necessary tools for success like training materials and ongoing support then this may not be the best fit for you. If on the other hand having complete control over your schedule is what you want with a higher pay rate then being private may be the best bet.
As a HHA, you have the opportunity to do what many people only dream of doing – care for someone else. You can help them feel more comfortable and safe in their own home while they recover from an illness or injury.
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