Medication Reminder

Certified Home Health Aides Available for Medication Reminders

Caregivers we refer are qualified and trained Home Health Aides provide assistance ranging from medication reminders to assisting with personal care.

CNAs and Home Health Aides referred by nurse registries may assist with self-administration of medication. Assisting with self-administered medications by reminding clients to take them at the prescribed time(s) and/or following up to ensure they are taken properly.

Medication Reminder From a Home Health Aide / CNA

Safety is our number one concern. In order to provide the utmost level of quality non medical home care support for families, a registered nurse from Accountable Home Care reviews the medications for which assistance is to be provided. The review of medication is conducted by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to ensure that the referred CNA or Home Health Aide are able to assist in accordance with their training and with the medication prescription.

State of Florida Requirements for Self-Administration of Medication

The patient or the patient’s surrogate, guardian, or attorney in fact must give written consent for a home health aide or C.N.A. to provide assistance with self-administered medications. Be sure to discuss your concerns and challanges with a team member at Accountable Home Care today.

Note: Homemakers and companions cannot assist with medication. They can only verbally remind clients to take medicine.

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FAQ's View All

Can I get the same caregiver for a morning and evening shift?

Maintaining continuity of care is important for our clients. Commonly known as "split shifts", the morning shift is designed to assist a client with their morning routine. Often referred to as rise and shine service, a four hour minimum is required with each shift. It is rather challenging to staff a client's wish with a split shift, however, it is up to the licensed caregiver to determine if they will accept both morning and evening shift. Evening shifts require a four hour minimum and generally clients request 6pm to 10am.

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.