Aides, Companion & Domestic
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) / HHA (Home Health Aide)
Maintains state certification and or a graduate of a state approved training program.
Caregivers must follow the high standards established and required by A Nurses' Registry. Our highly qualified and trained caregivers help you and your loved ones with activities, such as, meal planning and preparation, transportation needs, errands, light housekeeping, medication reminders and assistance with bathing and personal hygiene.
Nurse Aides are allowed to assist with the these activities:
- change of colostomy bag
- reinforcement of dressing
- assist with range of motion exercises
- assist with walker, wheelchair, etc.
- assist with ice cap or collar
- simple urine test (sugar & acetone)
- prepare special diet
- measure intake and output
Nurse Aides are not allowed to assist with these activities:
- change sterile dressings
- irrigate body cavities - such as giving an enema, irrigating a colostomy or wound
- perform a gastric lavage or gavage
- catheterize a patient
- administer medications
- apply heat by any method
- care for a tracheostomy tube
Companion & Domestic
Provides basic non-medical services, such as: light housekeeping, errands and general companionship. No hands on care / assistance required.