Home Health Aide | Chicago, IL

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.

Home Health Aide / CNA

Location:

Chicago, IL
Type:
Full-time/Part-time

• 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 Well Sky).
• 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.

• 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 Well Sky is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion and kindness are essential qualities.

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

• $25.00 - $35.00 per visit

10 - 30 per week