CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys, Inc.; Bensalem Township, Street Road (Bucks County, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care in the comfort of patients' homes. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment. You'll be responsible for personal care services, meal preparation, and assisting with daily activities, all while ensuring safety and comfort. With a focus on work-life balance and professional growth, this position provides a unique opportunity to thrive in a caring community. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Fleet vehicle program

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Principles

Nutrition Planning

Documentation

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

Overview

PRN

Patient Care Territory: Montgomery/bucks/northeast Philly area

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.

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 nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CNA 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.