CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys, Inc.; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health plan options with telehealth

Job summary

Amedisys Hospice is seeking a full-time Hospice Aide with DAY shifts to serve patients in the Milford area. The role requires a valid Delaware CNA license and recent CNA experience in home health or hospice settings, with pay ranging from $20 to $23 per hour.

Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility and daily activities, preparing meals, and supporting patients in a home health environment. Amedisys offers benefits and growth opportunities for dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• CNA experience within last 12 months preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and activities of daily living.
• Plans and prepares meals and assists with feeding as needed.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current State CNA certification

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

*Homehealth/hospice experience preferred within last 12 months*

Coverage area: Sussex City

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, assist 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.