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Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide in Dallas

We can assist with personal care tasks and light housekeeping.

caregiver serving elderly a teaOur Home Health Aides provide in-home care and personal care to our clients under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed therapist. We proudly offer 24-hour home Health care in Dallas, Texas, to ensure consistent support for those who need around-the-clock assistance.

What Services Do Home Health Aides Provide?

Home Health Aides perform various essential tasks that directly impact a client’s comfort and health. These tasks include personal care such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and skin care. They also assist with mobility, including help with walking or prescribed exercises, and offer medication reminders or supervised administration. Their responsibilities often extend to monitoring any physical or emotional changes, which are promptly reported to supervising clinicians. This level of care ensures clients stay on track with their recovery or long-term care plans while remaining at home.

Why Professional Standards Matter in Home Health Aide Care

Strict standards and qualifications ensure clients receive reliable and effective care. Aides must complete a formal training program, pass a competency evaluation, and maintain up-to-date CPR certification. Communication skills and adherence to a written Plan of Care are essential to providing seamless and safe services. High standards protect both the client and the integrity of the care plan, making it easier to track progress and ensure compliance. By maintaining clear guidelines, the service promotes trust and consistency in home care delivery.

We have very strict standards that our home health aides must adhere to. To be employed by our agency, we require the following:

Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a formal certification training program and a written skills test, as well as a competency evaluation.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care.
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Functional areas of responsibility:

  • Performs procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
  • Range of motion exercises.
  • Assistance in ambulation or exercises.
  • Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.
  • Report any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition to the registered nurse or therapist.
  • Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
  • Performs personal care activities:
    • Bathing
    • Shampooing
    • Skin care / Nail care
    • Oral hygiene
    • Shaving
    • Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section addresses common inquiries about the Home Health Aide service to help clarify its scope and benefits.

What tasks are typically handled by a home health aide?
Home health aides handle personal care, assist with physical movement, help with medication reminders, and report health changes to supervising staff.

Are home health aides trained and certified?
Yes, they are required to complete a formal certification program, pass a competency test, and maintain CPR certification.

How do home health aides coordinate with nurses or therapists?
They follow a written Plan of Care developed by licensed nurses or therapists and communicate any changes in the client’s condition directly to them.

Can a home health aide help with exercises or mobility?
Yes, they assist with walking, prescribed range-of-motion exercises, and other mobility tasks under the supervision of a licensed therapist or nurse.

Do home health aides administer medication?
They may assist with medications that are normally self-administered, but always under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

Is a home health aide the same as a nurse?
No, home health aides support clients with personal care and daily tasks, while nurses handle clinical responsibilities and develop care plans.

How is a client’s progress monitored in home care?
Progress is observed by the aide and reported to supervising healthcare providers, who adjust care plans as needed.

Bringing Healing Hands to Your Door

Our team at Higher Standards Home Health is ready to provide the care and attention you deserve without leaving your home. Connect with us today to learn how our compassionate care can make a meaningful difference for you or your loved one.