Home Health Aides

Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Our company was established in 2004. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and certified by Medicare. We offer a wide array of medical and wellness services to guide you to better health management.

All team members are fully trained to be on the cutting edge with the new methods and approaches to patient care. Criminal background checks and medical screenings are also performed on a regular basis. Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.

What are Home Health Aides?

Home health aides are professionals who provide personal and supportive care to adults and seniors in their homes. They work for home health agencies like Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. and help patients who need assistance due to injury, disability, chronic illness or other conditions.

Typical Duties

Home health aides perform a range of duties including:

Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming and other daily activities

They also observe the patient and report any condition changes to their supervisor at the agency.

Providing Personalized Care

To promote dignity and independence, aides encourage patients to do as much self-care as possible, while assisting with difficult tasks. They also get the patient’s input to make sure their preferences are respected when it comes to daily routine, clothing, food choices and activities.

Building rapport starts on day one through friendly introduction and showing interest in the patient’s hobbies and family. Aides try to create a comfortable, trusting relationship by being good listeners. They also incorporate the senior’s interests into the care plan when possible, whether it’s doing crosswords together or watching a favorite TV show.

During each visit, the aide observes how the patient is functioning and feeling compared to baseline. They document and communicate any physical, emotional or behavioral changes to the nurse supervisor. For example, noting increased fatigue, pain levels or confusion.

Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.

Exceptional Home Health Aides in Chicago, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, Mokena, Chicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Boone County, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Will County, and Winnebago County.

Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Our company was established in 2004. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and certified by Medicare.

Training and Skills

Home health aides require certification and on-the-job training in:

Interpersonal communication
Infection control procedures
Proper lifting and movement techniques
Basic first aid and CPR

They need to be caring, patient and have good planning abilities.

Benefits to Patients

The individualized assistance from home health aides enables people to heal, maintain functioning and continue living independently at home. Their support and companionship also provides comfort.

Home health aides play a vital role within home care agencies like Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. Their customized services aim to improve health outcomes and quality of life for adults and seniors managing illness or disability.

Specialized Care Services

In addition to personal care training, some home health aides pursue education in specialized care fields:

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Aides assist those with memory impairment by using weekly pill boxes, signs and notes listing the daily schedule. Keeping routines consistent and minimizing clutter in living spaces also helps patients remain oriented and calm. Activities like reminiscence therapy, puzzles and music can provide mental stimulation. When patients become agitated or disoriented, aides use gentle distraction and redirection to diffuse the situation and re-engage cooperation.

After Surgery Care

For post-operative patients, home health aides help manage wound care by reinforcing surgical dressings, monitoring pain levels, recognizing infection signs, and assisting with skilled nurse/therapist-directed exercises to regain mobility. Their observations help alert the care team to potential complications with healing.

Disabled/Bedridden Care

For those who have limited mobility, home health aides focus heavily on skin care, periodic repositioning in bed, range of motion exercises to prevent contractures and assistance with safe transfers. Maintaining dignity and cleanliness is extremely important. Patience and proper body mechanics are required to perform these physically demanding tasks without injury.

Chronic Disease Support

Aides support chronic disease management by tracking blood sugar readings, reminding patients when to take medications and facilitating telehealth appointments. For diet-related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, they monitor nutrition and encourage healthy choices when preparing meals. Catching early warning signs helps prevent acute flare ups that require ER visits.

Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties.

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Health Aides

What do home health aides do?

Home health aides provide personal care and everyday assistance to adults and seniors in their homes. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, light housework, medication reminders.

What kinds of care do they provide?

In addition to personal care, some home health aides have extra training to provide dementia care, postsurgical care, bedridden care, and chronic disease support. But duties depend on the individual patient’s needs.

Do I qualify for home health aide services?

Home health care requires a doctor’s order stating you are confined to the home and need assistance with medical-related personal care. Medicare and most insurance policies have eligibility criteria to qualify.

Will insurance cover the cost of a home health aide?

Yes, if a medical professional orders the home care and confirms it is medically necessary. Coverage varies by the insurer and policy. Long-term custodial care is generally not covered.

How are home health aides trained?

Home health aides complete a certified training course that covers topics like infection control, safety procedures, proper body mechanics for assistance with transfers and activities, basic first aid and communications skills.

How do I arrange home health aide services?

Contact a home care agency like Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. to have an intake nurse come evaluate your limitations and needs, then coordinate appropriate home health aide care.

Can I choose my home health aide?

Often agencies work with patients to provide a personality-matched aide. However ultimate scheduling decisions depend on availability. Continuity with the same aide is typically prioritized.

How often will a home health aide visit?

Frequency depends on each patient’s case and insurance coverage. The skilled nurse or therapist will establish the plan of care for the home health aide to follow.

Skilled Nursing Care

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Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

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