PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.

Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, procedures involving the use of Levin's tubes or Foley catheters, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas.

Except as otherwise noted, duties of the HHA include the following:

• Assists the patient with bathing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.


• Performs routine housekeeping tasks and chore services as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient (such as laundry, dishwashing, mopping, light dusting, sweeping), or as instructed by the professional nurse.
• May assist with meal preparation, as assigned.  Assists the patient with tr...