opl domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/health51/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114As people live longer, the need for home care likely increases. While some aging seniors can receive personal care from family members, others search for care from a qualified home health aide<\/a>. Hiring a home health aide can allow your loved one to remain in the comfort of his or her own home while getting the support for the activities of daily living needed. Home health aides may do anything from providing personal care to cooking. If your loved one needs help with general house duties like meal preparation, a specially certified home health aide may be sufficient. It is important to make sure that you find a qualified caregiver that meets the needs of your loved one.\u00a0 Here are some things you\u2019ll want to make sure your home health aide has.<\/p>\n
You want to make sure that your home health aide is certified.\u00a0 Most are either Certified Home Health Aides or Certified Personal Care Aides.\u00a0 In the state of New York, home health aides receive their certification from a training institute.\u00a0 All New York approved training institutes<\/a> will be certified and licensed by the New York State Department of Education.\u00a0 Home Health Aides maintain their certification by working for a licensed agency that will provide the 12 hours of annual in-service instruction they need to keep their certification current.<\/p>\n
It is important that your home health aide have valid references – whether they are previous employers, school professors, or mentors. They should be willing to allow you some time to review and talk with these references.\u00a0 A reputable home care agency will require this as a matter of course. Such an agency is meticulous about validating all the information on their home health aide\u2019s application.\u00a0 They also check that their certificates are current and valid with the New York State Department of Health.<\/p>\n
A criminal background check is done through fingerprinting.\u00a0 If your home health aide has committed a crime, they would\u2019ve been finder-printed soon after the time of arrest.\u00a0 By requesting a finger print background check, you can be sure that your home health aide is clear of a criminal past.\u00a0 A licensed home care agency takes care of this step for you. In fact, it is not allowed by law to hire aides convicted of a felony.\u00a0 While it is up to the discretion of each agency to hire someone convicted of a misdemeanor, many will not hire an aide with any criminal background at all as an extra safety net since they are sending aides into client\u2019s homes.<\/p>\n
Since the above certification and security checks can be labor intensive, many people searching for a home health aide prefer to use a home health care agency that will relieve you entirely of these tasks<\/a>.\u00a0 Additionally, a Registered Nurse will do an initial nursing assessment and provide ongoing assessment and supervision periodically or as needed as part of the service.<\/p>\n
At David York Agency, we ensure that all home health aides and personal care aides are certified and specially trained. We check for current credentials and\u00a0 valid references. Additionally, our astute personnel specialists interview each and every candidate. All home health aides are thoroughly screened, fingerprinted and checked for a criminal background.\u00a0 David York Agency also provides frequent in-house\/in-service education. The agency is insured and bonded. We only send aides of the highest caliber and integrity to your loved one\u2019s home.<\/p>\n
Home health aides should be trusted to take care of aging parents, a spouse or loved one who needs extra help.\u00a0 Knowing they are fully qualified will ease your mind and help make the decision to hire a lot easier.<\/p>\n
For more information on hiring a home health aide, contact David York Agency at 718-376-7755 and browse our website. Please like us on Facebook<\/a> or follow us\u00a0on\u00a0Twitter<\/a> or\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"