Health care social worker vs home care attendant

Differences between health care social worker and home care attendant duties and responsibilities

Health care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Assist in coordinating health care benefits with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers.
• Work with clients for fill basic home cleaning, cooking, and healthcare needs.
• Aid in completion of any forms such as Medicaid, food stamps, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Discharge planning for those resident under going short-term physical rehabilitation.
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Home care attendant example responsibilities.

• Manage clients bills, paid them, buy groceries, take complete care of their responsibilities.
• Self-Direct and empower, providing hygiene care, hospice and respite care to Alzheimer's patients and patients requiring long-term assistance.
• Provide companionship and conversation, stabilization, and assistance with walking, and providing medication and appointment reminders for assign patients.
• Maintain all confidential personnel files and CPR compliance records.
• Ensure that HHA's are trained to administer the required care.
• Interview applicants for HHA training program, and general clerical duties and some front reception coverage.
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