Personal Care Aide in Manhattan, New York

HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

The Home Health Aide is an unlicensed paraprofessional worker specifically oriented to give personal care and assist in the care of the ill/aged, under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Therapist. The HHA provides assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other related supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in patient’s home.

PERSONAL CARE AIDE (PCA)

The Personal Care Aide is an unlicensed paraprofessional worker generally limited to providing non-medical services like companionship, cleaning, cooking, giving personal care, and assisting in the care of the ill/aged under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Therapist. The Personal Care Aide in the Bronx, New York, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, and/or as an extension of a self-directing patient.

HOMEMAKER and HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

The aim is to provide a clean and livable home by a homemaker aide or a housekeeping aide to help manage clients’ living environment. These services are provided for clients requiring assistance and direction in managing and maintaining their household or assistance with keeping a clean and healthy environment. A medical order is not required for non-nursing services: homemaking/housekeeping. The nurse evaluates the appropriateness of services to ensure the placement of an appropriate level of caregiving. RN communicates with the client and family every 6 months and as needed based on the specific identified needs of the client.

• Homemaker Services

  Include but not limited to: assistance with meal preparation, light housekeeping and preparation of minor household budgets.

• Housekeeping Services

  Include but are not limited to shopping, cleaning, and laundry.