CHHA Hospice Aide

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH seeks a hospice aide to provide compassionate in-home patient care across Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex and the top of Union counties. You will work with a nurse to deliver personal care, monitor status, assist with meals and daily activities, and document changes.

We offer competitive pay and a strong benefits package including medical plans, PTO, wellness rewards, counseling, 401(k) with match, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification/registration.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and body mechanics for activities such as ambulation, transfers, positioning, and light homemaking.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Follows written instructions from a registered nurse.
• Assists with prescribed exercises as directed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Liability insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Patient care territory: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex, and the top of Union

Overview

Patient care territory: Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex, and the top of Union

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

• $21.00-$24.00/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.