A: Companions often referred to as a “sitter” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual. Companions referred to clients at Accountable Home Care are either licensed home health aides (HHAs) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Unlike an unlicensed individual, these caregivers are professionally trained and licensed to transfer and care for the elderly. The caregivers we refer have their Level 2 Background Check, current CPR certification, general liability insurance, driver’s license among other credentials required by the State of Florida.
Do I need a prescription from my doctor in order to hire a caregiver for personal care at home?
Hiring a licensed caregiver to provide non-medical home care in the home does not require a prescription from a doctor. Often times a physician will write a prescription for a home health aide to assist in conjunction with other services requiring a prescription such as Medicare Home Health Services. Medicare Home Health requires a prescription from a physician.
Live-In Home Health Aides Often times an unplanned health care setback can create a need for an immediate home care solutions. Live-in home health aides can play a key role in providing companionship and a safe home environment after a health set back. Accountable Home Care can provide an affordable short term or long term …
What are considered the six activities of daily living in order to use my long term care policy? It is always best to carefully review your long term care policy. In order to use your long term care insurance policy generally the long term care insurance company requires that at least two activities of daily …