Home Health Aides for Seniors
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need for free and hire a caregiver directly.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
- Checking and recording basic observations if asked
- Light housekeeping tied to the person’s care
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Certifications on CaregiverConnect are listed by the caregiver. Ask for the certificate and check it with the issuing program or your state registry before hiring. A privately hired aide does not do skilled nursing.
Questions to ask
- Where did you train, and can I see the certificate?
- Have you worked for a home health agency?
- Which transfers and equipment are you trained on?
- Are you CPR and first-aid certified?
Home Health Aides by state
Each state page lists its cities. Each city page shows local Census figures and the Medicare-certified providers nearby.
Home Health Aides: common questions
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
Find home health aides for someone you love
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near you can see it as soon as it is live.
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