Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

VITAS Healthcare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

An established industry player in end-of-life care is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants to provide vital support to hospice patients. This role involves assisting with personal care activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and complete 75 hours of training. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in patients' lives while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Whether you're looking for day or night shifts, this opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to truly impact those in need.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have completed 75 hours of training with competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and meal preparation.
• Record vital signs and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Personal Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Meal Preparation

Emotional Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

75 Hours of Training

Job description

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Job Description

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients, supporting the care provided by family members or other caregivers. Salary Range: $20 - $24 / Hour

Assigned Job Responsibilities

• Performs personal care activities as outlined in a written assignment, including assisting with hygiene, meal preparation, ambulation, and certain treatments under supervision.
• Reads and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment, promotes mental alertness, provides emotional support, and reports patient changes to the nurse.
• Teaches basic personal care to caregivers, practices infection control, and documents care activities.
• Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training annually and performs other assigned tasks.

Restrictions

• Cannot perform sterile dressings, irrigations, catheterizations, administer medications, or care for tracheotomy tubes, among other restrictions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Meets personnel qualifications per federal regulations and has completed 75 hours of training with a successful competency evaluation.

State Certification

Certification requirements vary by state, including CNA, HHA, or equivalent credentials, depending on location.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, follow directions, and travel as needed. Must have a telephone in the home.

Physical Demands

Requires lifting, transferring patients, standing, walking, and visual acuity, with accommodations available for disabilities.

Reporting

• Reports directly to the VITAS Nurse and receives clinical direction from them.

About Us

VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of end-of-life care, committed to growth, professionalism, and compassionate service. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

Positions may offer day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.