Questions about being a HHA - home health aide

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Hello I am just starting out into my career for nursing. One school that I am looking at requires health care experience and a letter of recommendation from an RN. I am curious as a HHA is there a relationship built between the HHA and a RN? I have already taken my CNA training and know how hard it is to be a caregiver. I am just curious whether I will have a chance to be near a nurse or develop a relationship with one so that I am able to get a letter of recommendation.Yes, it is in a way selfish, but I do not want to apply to a job without knowing if I am able to talk to an RN so I do not waste the company's time.

Other than that I would like to know your daily work schedule and how many clients you see a day. Thank you!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Welcome. We moved have your thread to the Home Health Nursing forum to elicit some responses and feedback from RNs who work in home health. Good luck to you.

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On a daily basis, working as a home health aide is an independent activity. If you want to approach an RN for a letter of recommendation, I suggest that you discuss this with the clinical supervisor at the start of your employment so that s/he is aware of your intentions. Most clinical supervisors have no problem with providing references for field personnel, even with minimal contact.

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