What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide - (Certified Nurse Assistant) Orland Park, IL position at HomeHealth Advantage Inc?
Our company is an established home healthcare company that has been servicing patients in Orland Park seeking a high-energy, self-initiating, and caring Home Health Aide. You must be a Certified Nurse Assistance (CNA) to apply for this role.
Environmental requirements :
Primarily work in patient residences and retirement communities' o Travel required to changing assignments / addresses
Possible exposure to Bloodborne pathogens
Possible exposure to sharps / needles
Position is out of the office 95% of the time o Possible exposure to communicable illnesses
Responsibilities :
Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, weighing, back rubs, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting and hair care
Changing bed linens
Measuring intake and output o Assisting with patient transfers o Cleaning perineal area around catheter
Obtaining patient temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Collecting stool and urine specimens o Maintaining a safe environment for the patient
Protecting the patient from falls o Communicating with the patient o Providing good skin care
Making observations of the patient's condition and reporting the results to the Registered Nurse / Therapist
Assisting with ambulation o Assisting with range of motion exercises o Providing physical and emotional support as required
The nurse or therapist assesses the need for personal care services and includes the services in the physician plan of care (orders). A specific care plan is developed documenting the Aide services to be provided.
The Aide will follow the care plan and will not initiate new services or discontinue services without contacting the supervising Nurse therapist.
Maintains current CPR certification, provides CPR & emergency care as needed.
Only aides who meet required standards will provide direct care.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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