HHA duties can include support with which of the following for new mothers?

• A. Basic baby care
• B. Meal planning and shopping
• C. Care of older children
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Support for new mothers from a home health aide includes a range of non-medical tasks that help the mother recover and manage daily routines. Basic baby care is part of this support, such as assisting with feeding routines, diapering, soothing, bathing, and ensuring safe sleep practices, with changes reported to the supervising clinician as needed. Meal planning and shopping are also within scope, helping to plan nutritious meals for the mother and family, assist with simple meal preparation, and run errands for groceries in line with agency policies. Care of older children can be included too, such as supervising siblings, engaging them in age-appropriate activities, and helping maintain routines to give the mother time to rest and focus on the newborn.

All of these tasks are provided when they are within the allowed scope and included in the care plan, making this option the best choice. Tasks requiring medical judgment or nursing skills are not performed by the HHA and would be handled by the appropriate professional or added to the plan if needed.