CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support with infertility/t-adj

Adoption reimbursement

Parental leave

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a hospice aide in Monroeville, PA. This full-time role offers attractive pay and requires an active PA CNA license.

The aide will provide personal care, assistance with mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and documentation under a registered nurse's plan of care, with benefits and growth opportunities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, current CNA certification, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have active PA CNA license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience as CNA or in home health.
• Reliable transportation and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers and ROM as instructed.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental tasks as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to nurse.
• Follow written instructions for care prepared by nurse.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as directed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs and records simple urine tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA license

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Home health experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state CNA certification

Job description

Overview

Full time days

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

• $21/hour

**MUST HAVE ACTIVE PA 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

• 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

**MUST HAVE ACTIVE PA CNA LICENSE**

• 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.