What is the difference between a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Home Services Worker?
A CNA works under the direction of a Nurse. A CNA is certified by the state of Illinois after Completing a training program and passing a state certification test. A CNA is trained to take vital signs and then communicate findings with the patients Nurse. Part of a CNAs duties is to assist patients with meal preparation for special diets, all personal care activities such as bathing and grooming, non-sterile dressing changes, and exercise. A Home Services Worker also called Homemakers, Personal Care Workers and Caregivers assist patients with bathing grooming, toileting, companionship, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errand services, medication reminders, exercise and light housekeeping. Our para-professional staff is evaluated, trained and competencied upon hire. On going training is provided throughout the year for all of our staff.
