Home Health Aide (HHA), CNA to cover Dekalb Area

Safe Life Home Health Care; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking dedicated CNAs to assist patients with daily activities and ensure their comfort. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This role offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

Continuing education credits

Flexible schedule

License reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Active CNA certificate required.
• Prior experience in home health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Take and record vital signs.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

CNA certification

Tools

EMR Kinnser by WellSky

Job description

Home Health Aide (HHA), CNA to cover Dekalb Area

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Job Title

Home Health Aide / CNA

Location Dekalb

Type Full-time/Part-time

About Us

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
  
  
  

Benefits

Pay

• $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
  
  
  

Schedule

Medical Speciality

• Home Health
  
  
  

Expected Hours 10 - 30 per week

Experience

License / Certification

• CNA (Required)
  
  
  

Shift Availability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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