Hospice Home health Aide- Days-Full-time- Barrington-Lake Zurich- Wauconda

Contributes to effective patient outcomes. Responsible to provide competent patient care assigned by RN and plan of care. Reports all changes in patient condition to RN or manager. Understands the hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

Responsibilities

Contributes to effective patient outcomes; Provides competent patient care assigned by RN and plan of care; Reports all changes in patient condition to RN or manager; Understands the hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill; Performs personal care needs including feeding patient, laundry, light cleaning of patient room and washing; Meets safety needs of patient using equipment safely and properly; Takes temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as directed by the RN when assigned; Provides skin care and changes patient position to prevent breakdown as assigned by RN; Changes patient bed linens and clothing as requested by the patient and family; Demonstrates effective communication skills, verbally and in written documentation; Prepares documentation reflecting patient's care; Maintains patient confidentiality, observing HIPAA/Privacy acts; Demonstrates professionalism and works in a cooperative manner with all associates; Adheres to regulatory requirements; Maintains annual in-service hours, per state/federal regulations, Hospice education hours and OSHA requirements

Requirements

Must be certified as a nurse assistant in the state in which the teammate practices; Nurse assistant in good standing with the State Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in home health agencies and hospices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months; A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; No experience required; Complete all training for Advocate Aurora Hospice, as well as maintain all annual training per individual state requirements; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads; Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed; Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance