CNA - Home Health (Full-Time)

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to provide high-quality personal care to patients in their home environment. Under the instruction and supervision of a registered nurse, the CHHA will support patients with their daily living activities, assist with household tasks, and contribute to the overall well-being of the patient

Essential Duties

• Personal Care: Provide assistance with personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as directed by the RN or Therapist.
• Household Support: Help with household tasks such as preparing meals, doing laundry, and performing light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Medication Reminders: Remind patients to take their medications as prescribed.
• Patient Monitoring: Observe and monitor patients' physical and mental condition, reporting any changes to the supervising RN or Therapist.
• Documentation: Maintain and submit accurate records of the patient's activities and condition according to agency policy.
• Safety: Ensure a safe environment by following standard precautions and procedures.
• Independence: Promote and encourage patients’ progress towards greater independence.
• Professional Standards: Adhere to professional standards, agency policies, and federal and state regulations.
• Meetings: Attend unit meetings as required.
• Continuing Education: Update knowledge by participating in a minimum of 12 hours of education per year.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Non-essential Duties

• Supply Management: Assist with managing and restocking patient care supplies.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in care planning and team meetings as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in home health care is desirable but not required.

Required Licensure/Education

• Certification: State of Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• CPR Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Driver’s License: Valid Illinois driver’s license with personal auto insurance.

Employee Health Requirements

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: 

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 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