How do they match: Home Health Aides

  • Care Worker
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Direct Care Professional
  • Direct Care Worker
  • Health Care Assistant
  • Home Care Aide
  • Home Care Attendant
  • Home Care Giver
  • Home Care Provider
  • Home Health Care Provider
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Personal Care Aide
  • Resident Care Aide
  • Resident Care Associate
  • Resident Care Provider

  • Care for children with disabilities or who have sick parents or parents with disabilities.
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
  • Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.

  • Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers.