Home Health Aide - (Certified Nurse Assistant) Orland ...

Home Health Aide - (Certified Nurse Assistant) Orland Park, IL Orland Park, IL Our company is an established home healthcare company that has been servicing patients in Orland Park seeking a high-energy, self-initiating, and caring Home Health Aide.  You must be a Certified Nurse Assistance (CNA) to apply for this role.   Environmental requirements:  Primarily work in patient residences and retirement communities' o Travel required to changing assignments/addresses Possible exposure to Bloodborne pathogens Possible exposure to sharps/needles Position is out of the office 95% of the time o Possible exposure to communicable illnesses  Responsibilities: Assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, weighing, back rubs, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting and hair care  Changing bed linens  Measuring intake and output o Assisting with patient transfers o Cleaning perineal area around catheter  Obtaining patient temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure  Collecting stool and urine specimens o Maintaining a safe environment for the patient  Protecting the patient from falls o Communicating with the patient o Providing good skin care  Making observations of the patient's condition and reporting the results to the Registered Nurse/Therapist  Assisting with ambulation o Assisting with range of motion exercises o Providing physical and emotional support as required  The 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.

Created: 2026-03-10