Ronda K Trinnich

An individual who provides hands-on care, of both a supportive and health related nature, specific to the needs of a medically stable, physically handicapped individual. Supportive services are those that substitute for the absence, loss, diminution, or impairment of a physical or cognitive function. This service may include skilled or nursing care to the extent permitted by state law.

A health care practitioner who trains or retrains individuals disabled by disease or injury to help them attain their maximum functional capacity.

Source: NUCC, CMS