CHHAs/Aides

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and hospice aides support comfort, dignity, and daily routines. Their calm, respectful presence helps you feel clean, safe, and cared for at home.

What CNAs / Aides Do

• Personal Care. Bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care, and skin care with privacy and respect.
• Safe Mobility. Assistance with transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention techniques.
• Comfort Routines. Linen changes, simple comfort tasks, and tips that ease daily caregiving.
• Observation And Reporting. Share changes with your nurse so the team can respond quickly.
• Caregiver Support. Short teaching moments during visits to build confidence at home.

Training And Selection Standards

You are cared for by aides who are carefully chosen for compassion, reliability, and skill. We hire people who live our core values in daily practice. Every hospice CNA completes background checks, competency validation, and ongoing training in personal care, privacy, and safety.

Coordination With Your Nurse And Team

Aides do not work alone. Each visit is guided by your plan of care. Your CNA reports observations to your registered nurse, who updates the medical director and the team as needed. We adjust visit frequency quickly when comfort needs increase or when caregivers need extra help.

What To Expect During A Visit

Your aide arrives within the scheduled window, introduces themselves, and checks what matters most to you that day. Each step is explained in plain language and done with your permission. Care focuses on comfort, privacy, and safety. We use gentle techniques for bathing and grooming, support safe movement, watch for any skin or comfort changes, and share updates with your nurse so the team can respond quickly.

Before leaving, your aide tidies the care area, reviews the next visit, and makes sure you know how to reach us 24 hours a day.

How To Prepare For A Visit

• Choose comfortable clothing and have fresh towels and linens ready
• Keep needed supplies in one place for easy access
• Share your preferences for bathing, hair care, and oral care
• Let us know about pain, dizziness, or new symptoms before care begins
• Tell us what matters most today so we can tailor the visit

Visit Frequency

Visit schedules are based on your plan of care and can increase during times of greater need. We make adjustments quickly and keep you informed.

We may add visits during symptom changes, after a hospital stay, when skin needs extra protection, or when caregivers need a short break. Your nurse will review the plan with you so expectations are clear.

Supplies, Equipment, And Home Safety

We show you how to set up safe bathing and grooming areas, store supplies, and use equipment like a shower chair or bedside commode. Your aide shares practical tips that reduce fall risk, protect skin, and keep routines simple for caregivers.

Common Questions

Can I request a male or female aide?
Yes. Tell us your preference and we will accommodate you whenever possible.

How long is an aide visit?
Most visits last 30 to 60 minutes depending on the services requested and your comfort that day.

Do aides give medications?
Aides do not administer medications. They can remind you at scheduled times and will report concerns to your nurse.

Will my aide help with meals or light tasks?
Within the plan of care, aides may assist with simple comfort tasks that support personal care. Ask your nurse what is included.

What if I feel too tired for a full bath?
We can switch to a gentle bed bath or focus on priority care like oral hygiene, face, hands, and perineal care. Your comfort leads.