| Aspect | Agency Personal Support Worker | Home Health Aide |
|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires PSW certification | Often requires HHA or equivalent certification |
| Work Environment | Provided through agencies, working in clients' homes or facilities | Primarily in clients' homes, sometimes in facilities |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hired by agencies to serve clients in healthcare and personal care | Employed by home care agencies or directly by families |
| Job Duties | Assisting with daily living, personal care, light housekeeping | Personal care, basic health monitoring, assistance with daily activities |
Both Agency Personal Support Workers and Home Health Aides provide essential in-home care, often with overlapping duties. The main differences lie in certification requirements and employment settings, with PSWs typically working through agencies in healthcare environments, while HHAs may have different certifications and work directly with families or agencies.