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We Need a Home Health Aide, What Do I Do?
by Anita Kamiel, R.N., M.P.S.
When you or your loved one can no longer
manage the activities of daily living, it may
be time to obtain the help of a home
health aide. So how do you hire one?
Should I use a home healthcare agency?
Using an agency means:
• Vetting and bonding is handled by experienced
professionals.
• Accounting tasks such as withholding
taxes and disability insurance for all your
aides is taken care of.
• Registered nurse provides ongoing assessment
and supervision.
Given the above, any extra expense of an
agency is well worth it. Please note that for
long term care insurance reimbursement,
a certified aide from a licensed agency is
required.
Which agency should I choose?
Choose an agency that is licensed so
there is oversight of the agency while the
agency oversees the aide in your home. In
New York, licenses are obtained from the
Department of Health. Check references
of the agency you plan to use by talking to
other clients.
What exactly does an agency do?
Agencies are meticulous about checking
each home health aide for:
• Certification from a school licensed by
the New York State Department of Education
that is valid and current with the
NYS Department of Health.
• Up to date certification by participating in
the agency’s annual in-service instruction.
• Verified references.
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• Criminal background check on each hire
sending fingerprints to the FBI.
• Current health records with a physical
each year and a flu shot.
What should I ask the agency about the home
health aide?
• Does the certified home health aide have
special training in patient care and safety?
• Do they have experience with the disease
condition relevant to your case?
• How long were they at their last position?
Why did they leave?
A really good agency will be eager to hear
what you have to say and brief the aide they
send.
Ultimately, the home healthcare agency
that can satisfy all your questions and you
feel comfortable with will be the right one
for your family to trust.
Anita Kamiel, R.N, M.P.S. is the founder and
owner of David York Home Healthcare Agency
and is fully acquainted with all factors related
to eldercare services and the latest guidelines for
seniors. Thirty years ago, she realized the need
for affordable, quality home health aide services
provided and supervised by caring individuals. You
can contact her at 718.376.7755 or through www.
davidyorkagency.com.
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