June Said:

Need ideas/activities I may use to present at a career day for 1st graders on being a Home health nurse?

We Answered:

Exactly. Take your tools. Let the kids hear their own heart beats. Games with a pulse ox might be interesting (i.e. tell the kids to hold their breath and watch the pulse ox change).

Constance Said:

what is your opinion on a home health aide career?

We Answered:

nurses and aides are not the same
not the same duties, responsibilities, wages
flexable as in day shift 7-:30p
afternoon shift 3-11:30p ..etc

shift hours and how many days you can work AND goes by seniority

Ruben Said:

What are some health care career that dont require lifting?

We Answered:

i was a phlebotomist for 2 years. not very good pay, but i barely had to lift a finger.

starts around $12 an hour.

Phyllis Said:

Which of these careers is better for a 'work at home' job?

We Answered:

What do you know about each field? Which one interests you more? Or are you just looking for a job that will give you an income while you stay home? Check your community. Ask your own doctor about opportunities in the HIT field for at-home workers. What is your computer knowledge and interest? Do you know anyone in the field with whom you could talk? Both web development and networking/communications require extensive computer knowledge. Don't make the mistake of listening to the sales agents at these "career colleges." Talk to people who are doing the jobs you want to try.

Linda Said:

Home health care career?

We Answered:

Hi, I have a health care worker that comes ten hours a week. Most in my apartment complex have helpers. Most of our helpers are great. We know that it is hard for workers to understand our needs and we work together with our helpers to make our relationships good. Our aids become like family. The pay in Michigan is $9.00 per hr. Wages depend on agency. Make sure the agency is good to their workers. My agency is harsh on workers and they are supposed to be the best. The workers are not treated fairly. Of course, if you start your clients will help you to know what agencies work well with you and your client. Call Social Services, employment agency, hospitals, schools, and even apartment complexes for disabled. Even apartment complexes for retiree's and elderly will give you information. The pay is not much but if you are considerate and love people, you will do this job. You will not find more loving and understanding individuals as in disabled complexes. Not V A, but complexes that have disabled.

Lee Said:

Possibility for advancement as a home health aide?

We Answered:

A certified nurses assistant is similar to a hha. Hopefully you can find a lot of information on www.hhahelp.com