CNA Home Health Aide: Compassionate Care & Growth

Optum; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Aide to deliver hands-on care in patients' homes under licensed clinicians. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor health status, and follow individualized care plans to promote safety and independence.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPR, and recent CNA experience; pay ranges from $15 to $23 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. Equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Must pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Patient care

Documentation

Education

CNA certification (state)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health Aide to deliver hands-on care in patients' homes under licensed clinicians. You’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor health status, and follow individualized care plans to promote safety and independence.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPR, and recent CNA experience; pay ranges from $15 to $23 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. Equal employment opportunity employer.