31-1121.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Home Health Aides

Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is performed under the direction of offsite or intermittent onsite licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, toileting, or ambulation. May also help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry depending on the patient's abilities.

Primary Directive

Assist patients with daily living activities and health monitoring.

Execution Steps

1
Maintain patient care records
Document patient care, condition, and progress to discuss with supervisors.
2
Assist with mobility and personal care
Help patients move in and out of beds, baths, and vehicles.
3
Prepare and serve meals
Plan and serve meals according to patients' dietary needs.
4
Monitor vital signs
Check and record patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
5
Provide emotional support
Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.

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