Home Health Aide | Chicago, IL

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.

Qualifications

• 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