ContentsHow To Be A Home Health Aide (HHA) 3A Growing Job Market 3Your Turn 3What Exactly IS a Home Health Aide? 4Typical HHA Functions 5How To Be A HHA: 4 [Easy!] Steps 6Step 1 - Train 7Minimum Training Requirements 8Step 2 - Certify 10Do I Need To Be Certified As a HHA? 10Preparing For The HHA Exam 13More Information 14Be Prepared 15Practice Tests 16Step 3 - Work 18Step 4 - Advance 19Resources 22

The author and publisher have used their best efforts in preparing this book. The author and publisher make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, or completeness of the contents. The information is strictly for educational purposes.

All links are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content, accuracy or any other implied or explicit purpose. Information on affiliate links can be found here.

This book is © copyrighted by HomeHealthAideGuide.com and is protected under the US Copyright Act of 1976 and all other applicable international, federal, state and local laws, with ALL rights reserved.

No part of this may be copied, or changed in any format, sold, or used in any way under any circumstances without express permission from HomeHealthAideGuide.com.

Copyright © 2021 Published by HomeHealthAideGuide.com; all rights reserved.

3 H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m

How To Be A Home Health Aide (HHA)A Growing Job Market We are an aging population as almost 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old every day. That turns out be about 72 million people 2025.

Here’s a shocker: more than 90% of us prefer to remain at home for as long as possible. Home care service is much cheaper compared to facility care.

And healthcare payers (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) encourage home care because it costs much less than a hospital or nursing home.

An average skilled nursing facility (also known as a nursing home) costs between $75,000 to $90,000 per year while home care is between $10,000 to $35,000.

There is a great demand for this type of business. And this demand has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Heart wrenching stories of fatalities in nursing homes will bring you to tears.

Your TurnStarting a new job or career in 2021 can be challenging at best.

But how about finding something you like, doesn’t cost a lot to get the education or training, plenty of opportunity and can start within a few weeks?

There are very few of these.

But, jobs in the medical professional are just exploding – and not just for doctors and nurses.

A HHA (home health aide) is a perfect place to start or continue your career.

4 H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m

The best part?

It does not take long to be a HHA – in 4 – 6 weeks you can start your new career!

Home health care providers cannot meet the demand for these jobs and there is no end in sight.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an extra demand for home health aides as more folks are staying home as opposed to going to nursing homes.

It is one of the fastest growing job markets and expectations are that there will continue to be a strong demand for home health aides.

What Exactly IS a Home Health Aide?Home health aides help people in their homes who may be suffering from an illness or disability. Many are elderly and need care while they remain in their home; this is much cheaper and cost-effective than being in a nursing home or hospital. And, it allows the person (sometimes referred to as a patient or client) to stay in the familiar surroundings of their home.

People are staying in their homes longer as it is cheaper and more comforting to the patient and family member. The demand is great for home health aides and shows no signs of easing up.

You, as a home health aide, visit your clients according to a schedule you establish with your employer – usually a home health agency.

You may be assigned the same client each day or only see him/her once a week and see others between.

5 H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m

Typical HHA FunctionsThe #1 question most folks have is “What does a home health aide do?”

Depending on the client you’re serving and your level of experience the services you’ll be providing could range from preparing meals to changing bandages.

Here’s a list of home health aide responsibilities:

• oversee medicines

• track vital signs

• put on and change bandages

• move patient – such as out of bed to a chair

• housekeeping

• assist with physical exercises

• bathing and dress the client

• prepare meals

• companionship

• drive to appointments/errands

How To Be A HHA: 4 [Easy!] Steps You’ve decided you want to be a home health aide and care and help clients with some of their daily living needs.

How and where do you actually begin?

You need to follow four (4) easy steps to become a home health aide.

Train

4 [Easy!] Steps To Be A Home Health Aide

Certify

Work

Advance

HomeHealthAideGuide.com

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m6

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Step 1 - TrainThe first step to becoming a home health aide is training.

If you intend to work for a home health agency then they may offer training for free since you’ll be working for them. They like to control their in-house training requiring the same skill set from all their employees.

Some companies train-as-you-go meaning you’ll shadow a qualified home health aide for a time and learn from that person all the requirements.

While home health aides do not need to be licensed many states and/or companies require certification.

Even if you think you know what it takes you still need to be formally trained in the basics of providing care. Your training usually will take place on-the-job as you shadow and follow a nurse or an experienced home health aide with seniority.

Home health agencies require home health aides to meet training requirements that are mandated by Federal government and the state.

Each state requires the minimum required by Federal law: at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical or clinical training and 12 hours of continuing education per 12 month period; and most states require seventy-five (75) hours and you must pass an evaluation.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m7

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Minimum Training Requirements

Here’s a full listing all the states and the HHA training requirements.

Check the laws of the state in which you will be working for speci�cs.

HOME HEALTH AIDEMINIMUM TRAINING

HomeHealthAideGuide.com

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m8

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

There are many ways in which you can get the proper training.

Ways in which you can HHA training:

• community colleges

• night courses at a high school

• elder care programs

• home health care agencies

• online HHA training courses

A typical HHA training program may take six (6) weeks or less to complete.

The program will include lectures by those in the field, quizzes and tests, and hands on experience at a health care facility such as a nursing home or hospital.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m9

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Step 2 - CertifyDo I Need To Be Certified As a HHA? There is a Federal law that requires Medicare-certified home health agencies employ home health aides who are trained /evaluated (i.e. test) by programs approved by their respective state.

In summary, every state must adhere to the minimum training: at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical or clinical training and 12 hours of continuing education per 12 month period; and many require even more training – which is a good thing!

So while you CAN work as a home health aide and NOT be certified you will be limited to private work as just about every home health agency accepts Medicare patients and you will not be allowed to work without being certified.

FREE BONUS!

This exclusive home health aide lapel pin proudly displays your status as a healthcare professional serving others unselfishly.

This 1″ pin (about the size of a quarter) will look beautiful on your uniform, scrubs, apron, smock or shirt.

Learn more >>

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m10

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Most (9 out of 10!) home health agencies require you to be certified.

Passing the test will get you working right away and advance in your new career.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m11

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

You need to be certified as a home health aide.

HomeHealthAideGuide.com

Long Answer

Short Answer

YES

Do I Need To Be Certi�ed As a HHA?

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m12

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Preparing For The HHA ExamOnce training is completed, a new home health aide will be required to complete a competency evaluation (sometimes called a “test” or “exam”) to ensure they can properly perform tasks as required for their patients.

After your classroom (or online) and clinical requirements have been met you can apply for the examination.

Most likely you will complete this paperwork even before you start your training. Sometimes, too, the school in which you are training will take care of this paperwork – they are the experts in filling them out so ask if you have any questions. The application gets sent to your respective state nursing board.

Some states treat a home health aide just like a nurse aide/assistant so the actual exam may be the same; and a great deal of states need home health aides to be a certified nurse aide (CNA) then be a home health aide after additional training.

Know the answers to these questions upfront as you do not waste your time and money. You can get additional training elsewhere once you get certified.

Once the application is sent to the nursing board you will be notified of the place, date and time of your scheduled exam. It may take up to a month in some cases to get notified so please make sure you do not squander way this valuable time.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m13

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

More InformationLooking for secrets and proven ways to pass the HHA test?

PLUS 5 online practice tests?

The HHA Exam Secrets Study Guide has proven methods to help you pass the test; not on the second or third time but on the very first time.

The home health aide competency test can be difficult and more so if you are unprepared.

Here’s the bottom line…

You need to know what it looks like, sample questions, tips on the best way to answer the questions and trying to make sure you do not run out of time.

For example, did you know beginning in 2021 you need two (2) forms of identification before you start the test? Or what exactly are Common Care Practices and what do you need to know for the test?

All this is covered in HHA Exam Secrets Study Guide.

Don’t take a chance by showing up on test day and freaking out because you’re unprepared.

This has helped thousands of folks prepare for and pass the test and it can do the same for you!

Learn more >> HHA Exam Secrets Study Guide

You will NOT be disappointed - guaranteed!

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m14

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Be PreparedThe key is to be prepare for the home health aide exam.

If you have been out of school for a bit you’ll want to get back into the study mode!

Spend time with other prospective students and study together and challenge each other.

Once of the best ways to study is in groups as you can learn from others in case you have trouble with a particular section of the training. You may have been hesitant to ask a question in class and now is your chance to ask.

Don’t be concerned – once you have the training passing the competency evaluation should not be difficult at all. The competency test covers a wide area of disciplines within home health care. The exam varies by state – though most cover the exact same material.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m15

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Practice TestsOne of the best, perhaps the best, ways to prepare for the home health aide test is to take as many practice tests as you can.

It relieves any stress you may have now or will have on the day of the actual exam.

If you are familiar with what it looks like, how the questions flow and how to best manage your time then you will be stress-free when you take it on exam day!

The first suggestion would be to tap into who provided your HHA training. They are used to folks asking for practice tests; they will have a bunch on file for you to take.

Take as many tests as you can get your hands on –many, it not all, will be free so why not?

Here’s a 50 Question HHA Practice Test to help you prepare for the test in terms of the types of questions.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m16

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

There are books available that won’t cost you much and there are online tests as well – though most will be hitting you hard to purchases something.

And that’s OK, just be careful and don’t buy something you do not need and be especially cautious of monthly payment plans.

Nervous and even afraid of taking the home health aide (HHA) test?

Passing the HHA test means you will be on your way to being a Certified Home Health Aide. There are thousands of rewarding and well-paying jobs!

You need to be prepared on test day so you can start working as a HHA right away.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m17

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Step 3 - WorkMore than 875,000 people are employed as home health aides, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What does this mean for you?

Your prospects are very good for getting a full time job and making money right away. The population continues to age and people are staying in their homes and are more independent. All this works in your favor!

Home health agencies that are certified will most likely be the more active employers.

Need to brush up on how to nail that interview for the home health aide job?

Try these killer interview secrets!

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m18

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Step 4 - AdvanceNow that you are a certified home health aide you may want to think about advancing in the field and making more money!

Simple ways to make more as a HHA:

• take any and all client assignments you can get

• train other aspiring home health aides

• go from temp to permanent

• private assignments not within your agency

• become a supervisor of other HHA’s and watch your salary increase

Your chances of earning more money or getting a promotion with your employer will be limited if you do not further your education and skill set.

The basics of home care are, well, basic but there is always something else to learn in the field of home care and you should take advantage of any and all training – many times your employer will even pay for it!

For example, learning about human anatomy will help you assist patients with more confidence AND earn you more money in the longer term!

Think long term. With your high school diploma you may consider being a certified nursing aide (CNA).

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m19

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

How is a home health aide (HHA) different from a certified nursing aide (CNA)?

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m20

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Also consider that a certificate from a vocational or technical school (normally about one year) will enable you to be a licensed practical nurse. And within two year’s you can be a registered nurse by getting your associates degree.

Many home health aides choose to stay as they are for many years and, along the way, move from one agency to another; some go from part-time to full-time and vice versa.

For those who do move on in their medical career the most common paths lead to medical assistant, registered nurse, or even an ultrasound technologist.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m21

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Resources

We all need help.

When I first wanted to be a home health aide I had no idea where to begin.

I surfed the internet, I asked friends, I went to the library and visited many home health agencies.

There was a lot to learn and I made many mistakes along the way; many costly in both time and money. Both of these are VERY valuable to me.

To save you time and money I have several resources to recommend to you that will be extremely beneficial to you as you get going being a HHA and advance your career.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m22

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Human Anatomy

Leaning all I could about human anatomy absolutely saved my skin many times. My training to be a home health aide was jut OK and I made it through and passed the test. When I started working I was a little overwhelmed at how much I really needed to know about the human body and how fascinating it is!

I learned so much from this human anatomy course that I went from HHA to CNA in a matter of two months. It felt as though I went to nursing school and suddenly I knew all about the body in a couple of day – lots of diagrams and graphics that made it very easy and fun.

Check it out here: Human Anatomy & Physiology Course

Interviewing

Many times, you will sit down with a potential employer, such as a home health agency, even before you start any training. The reason is they want to know upfront if you are the type of person they want to work for them. Be prepared for this – it may be and informal chat or a scheduled interview.

Please don’t be nervous or anxious about this; but you need to know the types of questions they may ask and how to answer them. One silly or wrong answer may land you in the back of the one.

You should take a look at these job interview secrets; these people will teach you in minutes the tricks and secrets to getting the job AND how to get more money when you start.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m23

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

If you learn just one thing this it will be worth your five minutes; here’s when you can find more information: Job Interview Secrets

Make More Money

Speaking of secrets… I only know one language and that has hurt my career and stopped me from making more money.

Until I took this very simple course.

Another secret? I did not finish it.

What I did do was learn enough Spanish to speak fluently with my Hispanic speaking patients. I took on more responsibility and made more money.

How is that possible? Well, there were no other aides at my agency who spoke any Spanish. I went to this mini-study and learned enough to get jobs with clients – all of a sudden, I was in demand. People who are in demand make more money.

[About 20% of the US is Hispanic and they’re getting old too!]

Help your career by advancing and making more money by learning (solo un poco!) Spanish. Head on over to Synergy Spanish for more information!

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m24

Train. Certify. Work. Advance.

Survey Says...

Looking to become rich overnight? Well, this is not for you. Sorry.

Want to earn $100-$200 in extra cash each week or month? Then please read on…

The truth is you will not make millions being a home health aide, even though it is steady and dependable work you may love. There may be times when you’re short on cash to pay some bills or simply looking to buy yourself something nice and splurge a little – you deserve it.

Wouldn’t it be nice to make some extra money in 2021 without leaving the comfort of your home? Filling out simple surveys can be one of the easiest ways of making money.

Sounds silly but it’s a great way to earn some money – I did it and found it fun!

It requires a little bit of patience but can be a quick way of making easy money while watching TV listening to music. I did it recently and I made $200 within two weeks. Not bad to help with a new outfit I wanted.

Find out more at GoldOpinions; see if it’s a fit for you.

H o m e H e a l t h A i d e G u i d e . c o m25