A home health aide is a professional caregiver responsible for helping patients maintain their personal health and hygiene in their place of residence12. Typical job duties of a home health aide include 3452: Providing assistance to patients who are not able to perform basic tasks of daily living on their own. Monitoring the condition of the patient by taking regular blood pressure readings, checking pulse, respiration, and temperature. Monitoring clients' physical and mental wellbeing. Performing regular household tasks. Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing other basic medical services. Keeping home care records and reporting on the patient's condition. Helping patients move and perform needed physical therapies and exercises. Assisting with personal care like bathing, grooming and getting dressed.