CNA Hospice

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Rainbow City (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans PPO/HSA

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a dedicated hospice aide for full-time daytime hours. You will provide compassionate personal care to patients in their homes, follow care plans, and support activities of daily living to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable.

Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, wellness rewards, and retirement contributions. The role requires CNA certification and a valid driver’s license, with driving responsibilities and mileage reimbursement as part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA).
• CPR certification is required; CNA experience within the last two years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics during care, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and light housekeeping.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Follow written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse.
• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current State CNA certification/registration

CPR certification

Job description

Full-time days

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.

Overview

Full-time days 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

• $16.00 - $18.00 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.

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.