Certified Home Health Aide

As a Home Healthcare aide your responsibilities will cover a wide range of duties. Overall, you will have the opportunity to provide a positive and uplifting atmosphere for what might otherwise be a difficult situation for your patient. Individuals who are successful in this profession find it fulfilling to help those struggling with everyday activities, and help ease the burden of health complications.

Your duties will require you to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and service people. You may interact with the patient’s family members.

How Does a Chha Differ From a CNA?

As a Certified Home Health Aide you will only be able to provide in-home care while a CNA may also work in assisted living and medical facilities.

CHHA certification requires a school test to qualify whereas a CNA must pass a state exam. Many CNAs eventually pursue the additional hours for CHHA in order to improve employment opportunities.

Of further assistance to both CNA and CHHA professionals is the completion of the Medical Aide course, which allows both to administer medication without supervision.

Duties of a CHHA

  • Observing general health conditions
  • Keeping a daily record of health-related issues ( which need to be shared with other care providers and family)
  • Assisting with medical equipment
  • Observing or assisting with medications
  • Taking the patient’s temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
  • Assisting with lifting, positioning, and other mobility concerns
  • Additional non-medical responsibilities, aside from companionship, may include:
  • Assisting in light household duties: bed making, laundry, etc.
  • Helping dress and groom the patient
  • Transporting and accompanying the patient to doctor office visits
  • Reading aloud to the patient and/or playing board and card games
  • Encouraging the patient to exercise, especially in the cases of physical therapy
  • Accompanying the patient on simple outings
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the patient's home
  • Helping the patient (and family members) adapt to disabilities and long-term care needs
  • Shopping for groceries and running errands
  • Preparing meals

Employment Opportunities of a CHHA

Home healthcare agencies are continually hiring qualified CHH Aides. As the senior population rises in this country, the demands for in-home health care assistance increases. Any trained individual who seeks long term employment in this field will not be disappointed with the numerous opportunities made available to them. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 48% growth rate for home health aides between 2012 and 2022. This is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Once the final exam for CHHA is taken, there is a 120-day waiting period during which the Board of Nursing reviews test results. A background check is then requested.

Students may work as a CHHA without a license for any Home Health Aide Agency during this waiting period.

Certified Health Aide is an excellent job for people who need flexible hours, particularly mothers with school age children, and also college students looking to make an extra income. Especially those who are considering medical careers.

APPLICATION to SIGN UP for Classes

Registration Information

  • ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID. No seats will be reserved unless registration fee will be made. Please note, fee to reserve a seat is not refundable.
  • Registration fee for CNA, Phlebotomy or EKG classes - $200 (non-refundable).
  • Registration fee for CHHA or CPR class - $80 (non-refundable).
  • Registration fee for Phlebotomy/EKG Review Class - $75 (non-refundable).
  • Available seats are filled on a first come-first served basis. Only preregistered students will be notified if the course is cancelled or rescheduled.
  • If you will not show up for your class, you may attend our next class. After second “no show” no refund will be given, and you will need to pay for your next class in full again.

Contact Us

Start making a difference in people’s lives. Call us at (732) 306-1779 or visit our Union, NJ, facility to enroll in the CHHA program.

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