Non Certified Home Health Aide

If you’re interested in hiring a home health aide, there are two major types of aides to consider. There are both registered and unregistered home health aides. Understanding these types of aides will help you find the best aide for your situation.

Certified Home Health Aides

Certified home health aides are trained to work with those who need help with everyday tasks. Often, once a home health aide gets certified, they will apply for a job with a home health care agency. The agency will then be in charge of finding a position for the aide and placing them in a home. The agency will also be in charge of regulating and evaluating the home health aide. This makes sure that they are following the rules and doing a good job.

In the state of Connecticut, a certified home health aide has gone through 75 hours of training. Certified home health aides have also generally gone through additional training or certification. For example, they might go through a home health aide program.

Certified home health aides are more likely than uncertified aides to provide medical help. The average home health aide is not qualified to provide intensive medical assistance. This includes tasks such as administering medication and treating wounds. But, certified aides that are also medical providers or nursing assistants can perform these tasks. If you have a loved one that needs help taking medication, find a certified home health aide that can do this.

Uncertified Home Health Aides

Uncertified home health aides are like home health aides in some ways. They can both assist the elderly with basic, everyday tasks. The only difference is that uncertified aides don’t go through training and aren’t certified. This fact could have some pros and cons. But, a uncertified home health aide will generally cost less than a certified one. If you only need help with basic tasks, hiring an uncertified home health aide might be a good option for you. But remember, uncertified aides are not as knowledgeable and well trained as certified aides. If your loved one needs help with things beyond basic tasks, a certified home health aide is a better choice.

Home health care agencies usually work with certified aides. If you want an uncertified aide, you’ll have to find one working independently. This is not always a problem. But, the lack of regulation may make you uncomfortable hiring an uncertified aide.

Hiring a home health aide is a personal decision. What is right for one person may not be right for someone else. Weighing these pros and cons can help you determine what is right for you and your loved one.