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Home Health Aide - Specialty in Disabilities

Paraprofessional Health Institute

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Skills

Consumer and worker rights and responsibilities

180

Can explain the philosophy of independent living and the role of the consumer in directing their own care
Respects the consumer’s rights to privacy and independence
Observes the boundaries between the consumer’s expectations and the worker’s rights
Can describe the signs of physical, mental, financial and sexual abuse and explain the importance of reporting abuse

Understanding of physical and sensory impairments

180

Can describe medical and social issues related to traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury and other diseases
Can describe strategies for communication with consumers with visual, hearing and speech impairments

Health and Safety

180

Can identify and recommend solutions to hazards in the home
Is able to plan for and respond to emergencies in collaboration with the consumer
Practices techniques to avoid back injury, including proper body mechanics/back protection and the use of the hoyerlift when needed that respond to the preference of the consumer
Practice effective personal and household infection control

Technology and special needs

180

Demonstrate care of the ventilator-dependent client
Demonstrate tracheotomy and Foley catheter care for paraplegic and quadriplegic clients
Demonstrate proper body mechanics/back protection and the use of the hoyerlift when assisting paraplegic and quadriplegic clients
Can identify early signs of skin breakdown in clients who use wheelchairs and take appropriate action
Demonstrate knowledge of special wheelchair cushions and their care

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