Home Health Aide | Boone County, IL

Home Health Aide / CNA – Boone County, IL

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

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
  Provide bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support.
• Mobility support:
  Help patients walk, transfer, and use mobility aids.
• Vital sign monitoring:
  Take and record blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Medication reminders:
  Assist patients with medication schedules.
• Nutrition assistance:
  Help with meal preparation, feeding, and dietary restrictions.
• Hygiene and comfort:
  Maintain patient hygiene, change bed linens, and provide oral care.
• Observation and reporting:
  Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition, behavior, or symptoms to the nursing team.
• Documentation:
  Accurately record care, vital signs, and patient condition changes in the EMR system (Kinnser by Well Sky).
• Communication:
  Maintain clear and effective communication with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Safety measures:
  Ensure a safe environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
• Transportation:
  Provide transportation to medical appointments or assist with mobility as needed.
• Emotional support:
  Offer companionship and emotional support to patients, promoting overall well‑being.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with nurses, therapists, and other team members for comprehensive care.
• Patient education:
  Educate patients and families on self‑care and safety measures.
• Compassion:
  Show kindness, empathy, and compassion in all interactions.

• Active CNA certificate
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance
• CPR certification
• Prior experience in home health (a plus)
• Familiarity with EMR Kinnser by Well Sky (advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion and kindness essential qualities

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

$25.00 – $35.00 per visit

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week. Shift availability to be discussed.

Employment type:

Full‑time/Part‑time.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care