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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: PEOTONE HOME HEALTH CARE
Summary:
The Certified Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care to the patient in the home environment, under the instruction and supervision of the registered nurse.
Experience/Education Requirements:
Previous experience in home health desirable
License or Certification Requirements:
State of IL CNA certificationCPR certificationValid driver's license and personal auto insurance required
Responsibilities:
Adheres to agency policy related to communication and schedules.Assists patients with personal care services, such as, bathing, dressing and grooming, and ROM exercise as directed by the RN or Therapist.Attends Unit meetings.Documents an accurate record of the patient's activities every visit and is submitted per agency policy.Maintains a safe environment by following standard precautions and procedures.Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition.Promotes and encourage patient's progress towards independence.Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policy and procedures, federal, and state requirements.Reminds patients to take medications as assigned.Reports and records patient condition changes to supervising RN or Therapist.Supports patients by providing assistance with household requirements; as preparing meals, laundry, and light housekeeping.Updates knowledge by participating in at a minimum of 12hours of education per year.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Certified Nursing Assistant
* CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Alcohol, soap, germicidal disinfectants, chemotherapeutic agents
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Exposure risk is fairly high; universal precautions are employed in the Home care environment.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Exposure risk exists; universal precautions employed; any indication of the possible existence of TB would trigger increased precautions as well as further testing of the patient.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Smell: Ability to smell and make observations regarding the patient's home environment which may be pertinent to their safety.
Hearing: Necessary to communicate with patient and family; needed to hear patient verbalizations.
Touch: Tactile senses necessary in order to provide personal care, bath, shampoo, etc.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: Varies
Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Twist: 3%
Stand: 10%
Crawl: 3%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 10-20%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 2%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 110
Twist: 5
Stand: 30
Crawl: 5
Walk: 20
Kneel: 10
Lift: 5
Drive: 60
Squat: 5
Climb: 5
Bend: 10
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 15# frequently
Pushing & pulling - 50- 200 lbs occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Use of writing materials, patient care equipment, clinical documentation devices.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Driving a car
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6-7
Outside hours :1-2
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Other - Occasional circumstances when patients with potentially infectious illness may be encountered.
Protective Clothing Required: Protective gowns. gloves, masks, goggles used as appropriate.