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At Samaritan, our Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) provide essential, hands-on care to ensure comfort, dignity, and support for patients and their families during hospice care. As part of your dedicated hospice team, CHHAs work alongside your physician, hospice nurse, social worker, spiritual support counselor, volunteers, and other specialists to addresses your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
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Your hospice home health aide is certified by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and works closely with a hospice registered nurse to provide the personal care outlined in your loved one’s care plan. While
CHHAs are not nurses and do not administer medications, they play a crucial role in supporting daily comfort and well-being. Each aide is also trained in Pressure Ulcer (bed sore) Prevention to help protect your loved one’s skin health.
How do Home Health Aides support patients?
“He especially enjoyed the baths provided by Ivy his CHHA. This was quite surprising because my uncle was not too fond of bathing, or as he would say, “water and I don’t get along.” Laurie Ramirez did say she trusted Ivy would get him to succumb to soap, water, and his gentle nature!”
CHHAs offer gentle, hands-on care assistance with daily activities in private homes, assisted living communities, or nursing home facilities, rehabilitation centers, or at Samaritan’s inpatient hospice centers. They help with:
A warm bath, fresh sheets, and nourishing meal can provide immense comfort. Beyond these tasks, hospice home health aides offer kindness, companionship, and emotional support, becoming a trusted presence when families need it most.
(Please note: CHHAs are not permitted to cut fingernails or toenails as part of this personal care. They are only permitted to file nails for safety reasons.)
“He especially enjoyed the couple of baths provided by Ivy during his last few days alive. This was quite surprising because my uncle was not too fond of bathing, or as he would say, “water and I don’t get along.” Laurie Ramirez did say she trusted Ivy would get him to succumb to soap, water, and his gentle nature!”
Your CHHA assists in creating a comfortable, clean, and peaceful space for your loved one by:
As your loved one’s appetite changes, your CHHA can help with preparing light meals like eggs, sandwiches, or snacks. If you have concerns about changes in eating habits, we invite you learn more about nutrition at the end of life.
Regular movement is essential for comfort and preventing pressure injuries. Your CHHA will:
Questions about hospice home health aide care? Speak with your hospice nurse or call us.
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