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If you're looking to expand your medical knowledge and make a difference for patients and their families- apply today to be a Home Health Aide (HHA) at Apple. Our Home Health Aides (HHA) spend about an hour with each patient in their homes and see several patients throughout the day.

Apple Home Healthcare is a BBB-accredited preferred provider of home healthcare services in 11 counties in Northern Illinois. Apple's successful 28+ years in the industry is thanks to our diligent and talented clinical workforce. We are hiring a Home Health Aide (HHA) to meet our growing patient demands. Apple services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Chicagoland area.

Apple Home Healthcare offers excellent employee benefits to include best-in-industry compensation, room for growth and development, highly-skilled support team, innovative technology, flexibility in scheduling your patients, and a diversified workday just to name a few. Our employees will be the first to tell you, Apple is the best home healthcare agency in the Chicagoland area!

Visit our website to learn more: www.applehomehealthcare.com

The Role:

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care, comfort measures, and supportive care to patients in their homes as assigned by RN. The home health aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or therapist in accordance with an established plan of care. This position is not shift-based, but rather our Home Health Aides travel from patient to patient throughout the day.

The Responsibilities of the HHA:

· Provides care to the patient in accordance with the written assignment sheet.

· Assists the agency was compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

· Assists with and/or provides patient hygiene and comfort measures; bathing, positioning, oral hygiene, hair care, shaving, skincare, linen changes and nail care (on non-diabetic patients only) as directed by the registered nurse.

· Collects specimens as directed by the registered nurse.

· Obtains and records vital signs accurately and reports significant changes, as instructed, to the registered nurse promptly.

· Records intake and output and reports significant changes to the registered nurse promptly.

· Maintains proper body alignment, follows turning schedules for non-ambulatory patient and observes skin for signs of breakdown.

· Assists patient with ambulation, active/passive ROM and transfers under direction of registered nurse or therapist.

· Weighs patient and documents or reports weight as directed by registered nurse.

· Applies and removes anti-embolus stockings as directed.

· Assists the patient with toileting, colostomy care, catheter care, use of bed pans and urinals and maintains hygiene.

· Administer enemas as directed by the registered nurse.

· Performs simple procedures and medications normally self-administered, as assigned, and records results on the appropriate chart form.

· Recognizes and reports changes in patient’s condition and body functions to the registered nurse.

· Provides encouragement to the patient and promotes alertness and orientation through conversation and activity.

· Maintains confidentiality and all matters relating to the patient and agency.

· Recognizes an emergency situation and responds appropriately.

· Works cooperatively and communicates effectively with patient and family members and other members of the healthcare team.

· Recognizes physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients and assist with meeting those needs appropriately.

· Documents patient visits appropriately and completes necessary documentation legibly and accurately in a timely matter.

· Understands and respects patient’s rights.

· Promptly reports and documents incidents, accidents, or safety concerns.

· Participates in patient care conferences and staff meetings, as assigned.

· Attends/participates in in-service programs and quality improvement activities, as assigned.

· Flexible to agency’s needs in regards to patient assessment and work schedule.

· Reports to work punctually and gives proper notice of absenteeism or tardiness according to agency policy.

· Uses appropriate infection control procedures and safety measures.

· Performs job functions and delivers services consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and the policies and procedures set forth in the agency compliance program.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Adheres to policies and procedures.

The Qualifications for the Position:

· Current Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure (required)

· One year of experience as a home health aide (preferred)

· Must have vehicle, current Illinois driver’s license, and automobile insurance in accordance with state regulations

· Successful completion of home health aide orientation program and competency evaluations

· Ability to read and complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely in accordance with regulations

· Ability to make home visits with the physical strength, range of motion, and dexterity to safely assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and transfers as required.

· Communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills necessary to complete job responsibilities

· An individual may not pose a “direct threat” to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace or in performance of job

· Ability to pass a criminal background check

Apple Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Throughout my shift, I am able to travel from patient to patient in an assigned territory. Yes or no?

Experience:

• Home Healthcare Aide: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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