Companion” or “sitter” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual and accompanies such individual on trips and outings and may prepare and serve meals to such individual. A companion may NOT provide hands-on personal care to a client. At Accountable Home Care, we refer only licensed caregivers that are either home health aides or certified nursing assistances that can offer companionship AND hands-on personal care.
Can a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) change a gauze bandage around my ankle?
In the State of Florida an aide can only change a non sterile bandage. If a patient asks for assistance and the doctor's order requires a sterile dressing than this is considered skilled nursing care and requires both a script from a physician and an LPN or higher. Only non sterile applications apply to the scope of a home health aide's or a certified nursing assistant's license.
Supplementing Hospice Care at Home with Private Duty Caregivers Benefits of Additional Care Improved Quality of Life: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a crucial role in providing end-of-life care at home. They work closely with patients and their families, helping them manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and maintain their dignity during the …
Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Often times, families are seeking a health care professional who is able to help coordinate and manage their loved one’s care. Geriatric Care Managers are licensed to oversee and manage the medical and non medical care of a client. …