SECTOR/S: HEALTHCARE

SUB-SECTOR: Allied Health & Paramedics

OCCUPATION: Non-Direct Care

REFERENCE ID: HSS/Q5102

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/5322.0101

Brief Job Description: Individuals in this job provide assistance to patients with diverse needs in carrying out their daily living activities in different care settings like homes, old age homes, hospices, etc. Some of the key responsibilities of a Home Health Aide are to provide personal care, comfort and assistance to the patient while they are coping with their health conditions. They also report their health status to the service providers or other health professionals. 

Personal Attributes: The job requires the candidate to be empathetic, mature, compassionate and patient-centric. The person should show respect to patients belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds. The individual should have good communication and interpersonal skills. The person should also possess cooking, driving and housekeeping skills preferably.