Definition of Services & Caregivers

"Home Is Where the Health Is"

A Skilled Nurse is a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse with training and experience in providing care outside the hospital or nursing home environment. The nurse is your health care team leader and coordinates all of the services which you receive. The nurse also communicate frequently with your physician to update your plan of treatment.

Medical Social Workers provide short-term counseling services, referral to and coordination with community resources and assistance with living arrangements and finances.

Home Health Aide services are delivered under the supervision of a licensed nurse or a physical therapist. Our aides have had experience caring for people in need and have been carefully chosen to provide care for the patients of our agency. An Aide is used when there is a specific need for personal care on a part-time basis at home. Typical duties include bathing the patient, shampooing hair and changing bed linen.

Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy services are provided by a licensed therapist or licensed therapy assistant under the direction of the therapist. Your therapist will provide specific information about the services and treatment he/she will provide you.