Indiana Home Health Aide Programs

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How to Become a Home Health Aide in Indiana – Home Health Aide Programs in Indiana

A Home Health Aide is a person who comes into the home of an ill or disabled person and helps take care of their medical needs. The difference is that these people are ill in a long term situation, and it is not feasible for them to remain in a hospital for such a lengthy period of time. This is where a Home Health Aide comes in. The aide will provide help with routine tasks such as bathing or getting dressed, and may even do some minor housework as well. The aide is not always a nurse – many only have a high school education.

Interestingly enough, even though there are not always requirements for education, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this job pays an average of $20,170 a year. However, those with a Certified Nurses Assistant certificate can demand higher wages. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that Indiana will have almost 7,000 new jobs in this field in less than ten years. For those wondering how to become a Home Health Aide in Indiana, it is important to know that there is still on-the-job training requirements, and Indiana requires a competency test before any type of employment.

Indiana requires that all employees of the Home Health Aid programs in Indiana pass a background check. This is crucial, since these aids will be going into people's homes and taking care of those who are unable to take care of themselves. Those with a felony or with certain types of misdemeanor convictions will not be allowed into this field. In order to get the process started, there is an application process that must first be completed. During the application process, the background check and reference check will also be implemented. If they are approved, the information will be turned back over to the prospective employer.

Not all Home Health Aides work in an individual's homes. Many work in clinical settings and nursing homes as well. As the costs of medical care continue to rise, more and more people are opting to choose outpatient or at-home care rather than hospitalization. This will allow them to stay in their homes, while receiving the personal and medical care they need. The job turnover for this position is relatively high, however, as many people object to the lower pay scale compared to other medical fields. Additionally, there are many emotional and physical demands with this position.

Indiana State Board of Nursing
Professional Licensing Agency
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-2043
Fax: (317) 233-4236

Indiana State Nurses Association

• Indiana State Department of Health