CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives by delivering personal care services in a supportive environment. With a focus on work-life balance and community-based care, you will enjoy a variety of benefits including paid time off, mental health support, and wellness rewards. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding 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

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and state certification as a nurse assistant.
• Experience as a CNA within the last two years is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients in their homes.
• Observes and documents changes in patient's status.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Principles

Meal Preparation

Documentation

Assisting with Exercises

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current CPR Certification

State Certification as Nurse Assistant

Job description

Overview

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 a 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 by providing care where they want to be — in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to perform specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation, transferring, assisting with motion and positioning, and household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status. If unable to perform a task, report to the primary nurse.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care. Instructions are to be received prior to service delivery.
• 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 requirements.
• CN A experience within the last two years. If more than two years, complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. markets and may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.