Personal Home Health Aide

Also called: Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Home Care Aide, Hospice Aide, In Home Caregiver

Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand

What you might do
Home Health Aides help people with disabilities or chronic illnesses with their daily lives.  They may help with bathing or dressing, do tasks like cooking or laundry, and provide companionship to their patients.

Where you might work
Patient’s home, nursing home, group care community.

Related Links
My Next Move: Home Health Aides
O*Net Online: Home Health Aides
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Home Health and Personal Care Aides
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
VNAs of Vermont

Education Required
In Vermont, Home Health Aides complete non-degree training and hold LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant) licenses.

Where to Study

For more information, contact your regional AHEC:

Northern Vermont AHEC

www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506

Southern Vermont AHEC

www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126