Home Health Aide | DeKalb County, IL

Job Title

Home Health Aide / CNA

Location DeKalb County, IL

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

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Medical Speciality

Expected Hours 10 – 30 per week

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