CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Hospice in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Nurse Assistant with current Florida CNA certification for full-time home health visits. The position requires daily travel within the assigned territory and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

CNA experience within the last two years is required, along with CPR and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility and daily activities, and maintaining documentation of patient status

Qualifications

• CNA certification in Florida is required at time of hire.
• CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and activities of daily living.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Perform homemaking and environmental tasks as part of care.
• Observe and report changes in patient status to the nurse.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

CNA Certification (Florida)

CPR Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

This position is based in Hialeah, FL and requires daily travel within assigned territory. It is full-time, M-Friday 8am - 5pm.

NOTE:

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration REQUIRED.
• CNA experience within the last two years REQUIRED.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our Hialeah team at Amedisys Hospice, an Amedisys Company, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay and schedule

• $17-19/hour *depending on experience
• Full-time, Benefits, Weekdays, M-Friday
• 6-8 Patient visits per 8-hour shift

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.

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 (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements REQUIRED.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.

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.