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HHA- Home Health Aides assist in the care of patient with mental and/or physical disabilities, either in the patient's home or at a residential care facility, such as an assisted living community or nursing home. Home Health Aides are assigned specific tasks and must keep records of all services performed and the condition of the patient. They are supervised by a case manager, generally a registered nurse, social worker or physical therapist.

STNA- A State Tested Nursing Assistant is a healthcare professional who works within the medical industry, usually alongside nurses, doctors, and surgeons, and has passed certain examinations to be registered by their State Licensing Board. Nurse assistants are highly respected within the medical profession for their professionalism and knowledge of procedures. STNA's may find that their job description focuses on activities for daily living, which includes feeding and bathing patients. They are also essential in communicating the patient's condition. State Tested Nursing Assistants are many time viewed as professionals that spend the most time around the patient and the eyes and ears of the RN or LPN.

LPN- A Licensed Practical Nurse is a nursing professional who is able to perform a wide variety of tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. These members of the health care community can provide a wide range of valuable services in a variety of settings, including hospitals, residential care facilities, and private homes.

RN- A Registered Nurse is a health care professional responsible for implementing the practice of nursing through the use of the nursing process in conjunction with other health care professionals. Registered Nurses work as patient advocates for the care and recovery of the sick and maintenance of their health. In their work as advocates for the patient, RNs use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of the sick and injured.