CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare with H

Up to $500 wellness rewards

Mental health support with counseling

401(k) with company match

Family support with infertility cover

Zusammenfassung

Amedisys, a leading home health and hospice provider, is seeking a hospice aide to join our team in Berks County. This full-time daytime position offers competitive pay and a mission-driven environment focused on patient comfort at home.

Responsibilities include personal care, patient safety, meal preparation, and homemaking in patients' homes, with care plans coordinated by a registered nurse. Valid PA CNA license and CPR required, driving is necessary.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant.
• CPR certification up to date.

Aufgaben

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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state CNA certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Full-time days

Homehealth/hospice Experience Preferred Within Last 12 Months

Must reside in Berks County

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

• $19-$22/hour
• MUST HAVE PA CNA LICENSE*

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

Must reside in Berks County

• 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.