Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-time, Days - The University of Chicago Medicine
Harvey, IL 60426
About the Job
The Home Care CNA is a paraprofessional member of the Home Care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's/client's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients/clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner which promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's/client's care.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides personal care including: Back rubs; Oral hygiene; Shampoos; Changing bed linen; Assisting patients/clients with dressing and undressing; Skin care to prevent breakdown; Providing simple dressing changes; Assisting the patient/client with toileting activities; Keeping patient's/client's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate; bathing patients and other duties as assigned by the RN.
- Prepares nutritious meals.
- Assists in feeding the patient/client, if necessary
- Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered
- Assists in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care including range of motion.
- Adheres to assignment as designated by supervising nurse and documents care provided
- Meets safety needs of patient/client and uses equipment safely and properly
- Reports on patient's/client's condition and significant changes to the assigned
- Adheres to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional
- Assists in administering of medications that are ordinarily self-administered in home setting
- Commits to one hundred (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physicians, students, and co-workers.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Must be 18 years of age and meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal
- Must be active on the IDPH registry for Certified Nursing
- Able to read and follow written instructions and document care
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured frail and
- Current CPR certification is required.
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home
Position Details
- Full Time
- Shift: Days (8-hr shifts)
- Unit/Department: IHC Home Care Department in Harvey
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.