Deana Marie Cole

A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.

An individual who provides assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, activities of daily living as specified in the plan of care. Services which are incidental to the care furnished, or essential to the health and welfare of the individual may also be provided. Personal care providers must meet state defined training and certification standards

Source: NUCC, CMS