CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Milford (DE); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Telehealth option (with medical plans)

HSA option with wellness benefits

Mental health support (counseling)

401(k) with company match

Family support (parental leave, careg

Zusammenfassung

Amedisys is seeking a dedicated hospice aide to support patients in home settings across Sussex, DE. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to the plan of care, with flexibility for day shifts and a focus on helping patients heal where they feel most comfortable—at home.

Experience in home health or hospice within the last 12 months is preferred. Must hold a DE CNA license and CPR certification; valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifikationen

• Current state certification as a nurse aide (CNA) per state requirements.
• CPR certification is current.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal care services to patients in home/hospice settings.
• Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics during transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform homemaking and environmental services per care plan.
• Observe, report, and document changes in patient status; alert nurse as required.
• Follow written care instructions from the registered nurse before delivering services.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises as directed by nurse/therapist.
• Perform and record simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

CNA

CPR certified

Driver's license

Home health experience

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Full-time days

*Homehealth/hospice experience preferred within last 12 months*

Coverage area: Sussex

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

• $20-$23/hour

**MUST HAVE DE 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

*Homehealth/hospice experience preferred within last 12 months*

• 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

*Homehealth/hospice experience preferred within last 12 months*

• 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.