CHHA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

Paid time off

HSA medical plan

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

401(k) with company match

Family support programs

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a hospice aide to provide compassionate personal care to patients across Passaic/Bergen, Essex/Union, and Hudson counties. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, and mobility, while documenting changes for the nurse and following care plans.

This full-time role offers stability, benefits, and the opportunity to support patients in the comfort of their homes. The position requires a CNA certification, CPR, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, positioning and routine daily tasks.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Follow written care plans from the RN.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by the nurse or therapist.
• Performs simple urine tests as directed.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

Patient Care Territory: Passaic/Bergen, Essex/Union, Hudson

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys hospice aide

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $24.00-$26.00/HOURLY

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.

• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary nurse.
• Follow specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care. Written instructions are to be received prior to the delivery of services.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.