Company Profile
Alterna-Care Home Health System
Company Overview
Alterna-Care Home Health System is a leading provider of home health services in central Illinois. Comprised of three agencies, Alterna-Care Home Health Agency (offering home health services) in conjunction with Aaron Nursing Services (offering private duty services) and Hospice-Care of Sangamon County (offering hospice services) we proudly provide a continuum of quality care that is unmatched in central Illinois. With offices in Springfield, Jacksonville and Litchfield the Alterna-Care Home Health System provides care to the residents of 17 central Illinois counties. Being nurse founded and family owned makes for the right combination to address the needs of home health care patients, families and employees.
Alterna-Care Home Health System recognizes and fulfills its Social Responsibility by enriching the communities it serves through the support of charitable organizations, the arts, and other community organizations both financially and through volunteerism.
Alterna-Care Home Health System is vigilant about insuring Ethical Standards are always observed and understands that doing so is paramount to providing quality care and to maintaining our reputation in the communities we serve.
Alterna-Care Home Health System embraces Diversity, because we understand the value of a diverse workforce and its ability to enrich the lives of our employees and patients both individually and professionally.
Company History
Alterna-Care Home Health Agency is a Medicare certified, and Illinois Department of Public Health licensed home health agency. As an acknowledgement of our continuity in excellence we have been accredited by the Joint Commission, which requires Alterna-Care Home Health Agency to abide by higher standards in providing home nursing. Click here to download brochure
Alterna-Care Home Heath Agency provides home health care to those in need of continuing medical care. We provide staff to those who are disabled, chronically ill, or recovering from surgery.
Depending on the individual’s need, Alterna-Care Home Health Agency’s team of highly qualified clinicians can provide home nursing or therapy at many different levels in combination with different medical practitioners. Our staff includes Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Medical Social Workers.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Alterna-Care Home Health System is a leading provider of home health services in central Illinois. Comprised of three agencies, Alterna-Care Home Health Agency (offering home health services) in conjunction with Aaron Nursing Services (offering private duty services) and Hospice-Care of Sangamon County (offering hospice services) we proudly provide a continuum of quality care that is unmatched in central Illinois. With offices in Springfield, Jacksonville and Litchfield the Alterna-Care Home Health System provides care to the residents of 17 central Illinois counties. Being nurse founded and family owned makes for the right combination to address the needs of home health care patients, families and employees.
Benefits
Depending on your status as a part-time or full-time employee, our competitive compensation and benefits package may include:
•Group Medical/Dental/Life insurance
•401(k)- Safe Harbor plan with employer matching contributions
•Vacation Time- Accrue up to 10 days per year
•Sick Time- Accrue up to 12 days per year
•Mileage Reimbursement
•Holidays- The following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
•Leaves of Absence
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Continuing Education
•Flexible scheduling- We recognize the importance of balancing family and work obligations and many of our positions incorporate flexible scheduling