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Job description
Home Health Aide (CNA) for Bloomington, ILOur company is an established home healthcare company that has been servicing patients in Bloomington, Il and surrounding 30 miles. We are seeking a Certified Nurses Aide with high-energy, self-initiating, dependable and caring spirit to visit homes and provide personal care as a Home Health Aide.Environmental requirements:Primarily work in patient residences and retirement communities.Travel required to changing assignments/addressesPossible exposure to Bloodborne pathogensPossible exposure to sharps/needlesPosition is out of the office 95% of the time Possible exposure to communicable illnessesResponsibilities:Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, weighing, back rubs, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting and hair careChanging bed linensMeasuring intake and outputAssisting with patient transfersCleaning perineal area around catheterObtaining patient temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressureCollecting stool and urine specimensMaintaining a safe environment for the patientProtecting the patient from fallsCommunicating with the patientProviding good skin careMaking observations of the patient's condition and reporting the results to the Registered Nurse/TherapistAssisting with ambulation Assisting with range of motion exercisesProviding physical and emotional support as requiredThe 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.
Worksite address
orland park, IL, 60462, US
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