home health aides

"A Gothic chiller about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier"--Provided by publisher.

Explores eight health service jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the field of human services, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as social worker, psychologist, addiction counselor, or daily living aide.

Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the field of health care, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as doctor, phlebotomist, lab technician, or nurse.

The health care industry offers many opportunities for a challenging and fulfilling career with only two years of post-high school education. Workers in the hospital and home health fields provide essential care around the clock to some of the most vulnerable patients and the elderly.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions of home health aides.

Discusses the history of home health care, looks at some of the requirements and duties of the profession, and follows a day in the life of a home health aide.