CHHA Hospice Aide 1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Amedisys; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by delivering personal care services in a supportive environment. Enjoy attractive pay, a full benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on community-based care, you'll experience a better work-life balance and the chance to work with a dedicated team. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Fleet vehicle program

Infertility treatment coverage

Adoption reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current state certification as a certified home health aide.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Observes and documents changes in patient's status.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals.

Skills

Personal Care Services

Safety Principles

Meal Preparation

Observational Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Home Health Aide Certification

Job description

Overview

Full Time Day Shift

$1,500 Sign- on Bonus

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $20.00 - $25.00/hr

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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.
• Assistspatients 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 certified home health aide as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CHHA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

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.