A career providing care and companionship in patient homes
ETTC graduates are certified in all aspects of home care
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Monday -Friday: 9am-2pm (4weeks)
A Home Health Aid provides non-clinical assistance to patients in a residential setting. Many Home Health Aids work at residential care facilities including but not limited to nursing homes and rehabilitation centers; as well as, congregate care and assisted living communities. In some instances Home Health Aid are employed by families to live with an aging or ailing relative in their private home. Day to day, these professionals provide companionship and attentive care. They assist patients with bathing, meals, shopping and other activities while closely monitoring overall emotional, physical and mental wellbeing.
- Introduction to Home Care
- Working With Special Patient Populations
- Food, Nutrition & Meal Preparation
- Family Spending & Budgeting
- Care of the Home & Personal Belongings
- Safety & Injury Prevention
- Personal Care Skills
- Assisting With Prescribed Diet
- Assisting With Medical & Exercise Programs
- Assisting With Special Skin Care
- Assisting With Dressing Change
- Assisting With Ostomy Care