HHA
List duties of the HHA - answer1. Provide or assist the client with activities of daily living
and therapies according to care plan
2. Light housekeeping errands and grocery shopping according to care plan provides
socialization memory Q's medication reminders according to care plan
3. Complies with standard precautions when providing care.
How do you know what services you can perform? - answer Only provide services as
assigned by nurse supervisor. Only perform tasks you are trained for
Who does the home health aide provide care for? - answerOnly the client
List five qualities of the home health aide - answerAble to work independently.
Dependable. well-organized. capable of following instructions. flexible
List standards and behaviors of the home health aide - answerFollow guidelines as
described for nursing assistants. Home health aides are guests in a client's home.
Schedules and activities will follow the clients routine. Cultural and religious practices
must be respected. Respect the rule that the client's family are significant others may
have in the care of the loved one.
Who can receive Home Care? - answerAnyone can receive home care if they are
chronically ill, acutely ill, terminally ill, or disabled
List three goals of Home Health Care - answerProvide services in comfort of client
home. Promote clients control over their health and lifestyle. Encourage the client's
family to participate in the care of their loved one
What are some Services provided in home health care - answerHome care agencies.
Hospice Services. Educational Services. Public Health Services.
What is the case manager? What is her role - answerA registered nurse or social
worker in a Home Care Agency that screens and manages Health and Social Services
for a client. The case manager assesses the needs of the client. Decides in a range of
services. May supervise a home health aide. Insures client is progressing according to
plan. Reviews care provided by all members of the healthcare team
List 5 things a supervisor might do - answerMake first assessment visit to client. Make
periodic visits to assess the client and the care. Instruct a home health aide on new
procedures. Supervise the home health aide on a scheduled basis and instruct on any
areas that need. Instruct the home health aide regarding any information that needs to
be recorded and reported
, What is the home health aides relationship with the clients family? - answerObserve and
listen to the client and family in a non-judgmental manner. Report to your supervisor the
role the family has in the client's life. Listen to comments and suggestions from clients
family
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy? - answerSympathy is when
you pity someone, empathise understanding and respecting their situation
List some things that the home health aide sees that relates to cultural and religious
beliefs of the client - answerDecorations in the house
Menu planning
Daily activities
List some ways the home health aide can establish a relationship with a client who is a
child - answerIntroduce yourself
Keep child routine as a parent would
Listen to the child
Give positive reinforcement
Treat child as an individual
Follow disciplinary guidelines
Be honest
When and what would in home health a report to a supervisor? - answerReport
immediately following nine-one-one call
If a client Falls or any other incident
Before leaving a client's home, report any changes changes You observe
Call anytime you are unsure
Recent or upcoming appointments
What are some aspects of charting? - answerThe chart in a legal document
Charts are confidential
You are liable for your recordings
Entries must be factual
It provides legal proof that appropriate care was given
What is the difference between objective and subjective observations? -
answerObjective observation so what the Home Health observes. Subjective
observations are those the client shares with the home health aide.
Compare safety in the home vs long term care - answerHealthcare facilities receive
routine inspections, private homes receive inspections only when they are built or
remodeled
List seven safety practices in a client's home - answerIdentify habits that spread
infection
List duties of the HHA - answer1. Provide or assist the client with activities of daily living
and therapies according to care plan
2. Light housekeeping errands and grocery shopping according to care plan provides
socialization memory Q's medication reminders according to care plan
3. Complies with standard precautions when providing care.
How do you know what services you can perform? - answer Only provide services as
assigned by nurse supervisor. Only perform tasks you are trained for
Who does the home health aide provide care for? - answerOnly the client
List five qualities of the home health aide - answerAble to work independently.
Dependable. well-organized. capable of following instructions. flexible
List standards and behaviors of the home health aide - answerFollow guidelines as
described for nursing assistants. Home health aides are guests in a client's home.
Schedules and activities will follow the clients routine. Cultural and religious practices
must be respected. Respect the rule that the client's family are significant others may
have in the care of the loved one.
Who can receive Home Care? - answerAnyone can receive home care if they are
chronically ill, acutely ill, terminally ill, or disabled
List three goals of Home Health Care - answerProvide services in comfort of client
home. Promote clients control over their health and lifestyle. Encourage the client's
family to participate in the care of their loved one
What are some Services provided in home health care - answerHome care agencies.
Hospice Services. Educational Services. Public Health Services.
What is the case manager? What is her role - answerA registered nurse or social
worker in a Home Care Agency that screens and manages Health and Social Services
for a client. The case manager assesses the needs of the client. Decides in a range of
services. May supervise a home health aide. Insures client is progressing according to
plan. Reviews care provided by all members of the healthcare team
List 5 things a supervisor might do - answerMake first assessment visit to client. Make
periodic visits to assess the client and the care. Instruct a home health aide on new
procedures. Supervise the home health aide on a scheduled basis and instruct on any
areas that need. Instruct the home health aide regarding any information that needs to
be recorded and reported
, What is the home health aides relationship with the clients family? - answerObserve and
listen to the client and family in a non-judgmental manner. Report to your supervisor the
role the family has in the client's life. Listen to comments and suggestions from clients
family
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy? - answerSympathy is when
you pity someone, empathise understanding and respecting their situation
List some things that the home health aide sees that relates to cultural and religious
beliefs of the client - answerDecorations in the house
Menu planning
Daily activities
List some ways the home health aide can establish a relationship with a client who is a
child - answerIntroduce yourself
Keep child routine as a parent would
Listen to the child
Give positive reinforcement
Treat child as an individual
Follow disciplinary guidelines
Be honest
When and what would in home health a report to a supervisor? - answerReport
immediately following nine-one-one call
If a client Falls or any other incident
Before leaving a client's home, report any changes changes You observe
Call anytime you are unsure
Recent or upcoming appointments
What are some aspects of charting? - answerThe chart in a legal document
Charts are confidential
You are liable for your recordings
Entries must be factual
It provides legal proof that appropriate care was given
What is the difference between objective and subjective observations? -
answerObjective observation so what the Home Health observes. Subjective
observations are those the client shares with the home health aide.
Compare safety in the home vs long term care - answerHealthcare facilities receive
routine inspections, private homes receive inspections only when they are built or
remodeled
List seven safety practices in a client's home - answerIdentify habits that spread
infection
