Home Health Aide

Safe Life Home Health Care; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Safe Life Home Health Care is seeking dedicated CNAs to join our Bartlett, IL team. You will assist home health patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and provide compassionate, safe care in patients' homes.

This role emphasizes communication with families and the healthcare team, along with accurate documentation in the EMR system. Responsibilities include ADLs, mobility support, medication reminders, and nutrition assistance, while maintaining infection control and safety

Qualifications

• Active CNA certificate required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Prior home health experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMR Kinnser by WellSky is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and kindness are essential qualities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support patient mobility and transfers.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Provide medication reminders and ensure adherence.
• Assist with meal prep and dietary monitoring.
• Maintain patient hygiene and comfort; change linens; oral care.
• Observe and report changes to nursing team.
• Document care and vital signs in EMR (Kinnser).
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Provide transportation to appointments as needed.
• Offer emotional support and companionship.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists for comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on self-care and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassion and kindness

Driver's license & car insurance

Prior home health experience

Education

Active CNA certificate

CPR certification

Tools

Kinnser EMR by WellSky

Job description

Home Health Aide / CNA

Location

Bartlett, IL and surrounding areas

Type

Part-time

Position Overview

Safe Life Home Health is seeking dedicated CNAs to join our team and make a meaningful impact in our community. As a CNA at Safe Life HHC, you'll play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to our home health patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with their daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and supporting their overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for home health patients.
• Mobility Support: Help patients with mobility by assisting them with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
• Vital Sign Monitoring: Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Medication Reminders: Assist patients with medication reminders and ensure compliance with medication schedules.
• Nutrition Assistance: Help with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring dietary restrictions as prescribed.
• Hygiene and Comfort: Maintain patient hygiene and comfort, including changing bed linens and providing oral care.
• Observation and Reporting: Observe and report changes in the patient's condition, behavior, or symptoms to the nursing team.
• Documentation: Accurately document care provided, vital signs, and any changes in the patient's condition in the EMR system (Kinnser by WellSky).
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the patient, their family, and the healthcare team.
• Safety Measures: Ensure a safe environment for the patient by following infection control and safety protocols.
• Transportation: Provide transportation to medical appointments or assist with mobility as needed.
• Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting their overall well-being.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the healthcare team, including nurses and therapists, to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on self-care and safety measures.
• Compassion: Show compassion, kindness, and empathy while providing care to home health patients, who may be dealing with pain or illness

Qualification

• Active CNA certificate
• Valid driver's license and Car insurance
• CPR certification
• Prior experience in home health is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMR Kinnser by WellSky is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion and kindness are essential qualities.

Advantages

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• License reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

• $25.00 - $35.00 per visit

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

Expected Hours

10 – 30 per week