[MUSIC] Home health aides and personal care aides are important members of the home health care team who provide health care services outside of traditional health care settings like hospitals or nursing homes. Receiving health care at home allows the patients to remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by the people and things they love best while also getting the health care they need. Home health aids and personal care aids, also known as home care assistants in some areas, help people with everyday tasks, such as bathing, dressing, cooking, eating, and taking care of their homes. Helping people meet their needs by providing or assisting with personal care gives these professionals the opportunity to build relationships and connections with people at times when they need it most. Taking care of people is what a career as a home health aid or personal care aid is all about. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to begin your journey of becoming a home care assistant. You will learn about the various tasks these professionals perform in the home health care setting. Some of these tasks include taking blood pressures, toileting, assisting with meals, transferring to a wheelchair, caring for an infant, assisting with housekeeping. By providing daily care and support, you can play a vital role in a patient's well-being. You will care for, support, nurture, and provide companionship to your patients, as you help provide their personal care. Although regulations vary by state or country, by learning the basics of what is needed to become a home care assistant, you will be on your way to connect with, and complete an approved training or certification program in your own community, in order to practice as a home health aide or personal care aid. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, Home Care Assistants is one of the fastest growing occupations. Enroll in this foundational course to start your journey as a home care assistant today. [MUSIC]
