CNA Hospice Aide

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Family support

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a compassionate hospice aide (CNA) to provide essential personal care to patients in Monroe and Pike Counties, with occasional coverage in Luzerne County. This full-time daytime role offers steady hours and benefits in a leading home health company.

You will perform safety-conscious personal care, meal support, homemaking, and status observations while following the nurse’s plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification and recent CNA experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to care tasks.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status.
• Follows written care plans prepared by a registered nurse.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Safety principles

Observation & reporting

Nutrition support

Household chores

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state CNA certification

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full-time days (Monday - Friday 40 hours/week)

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-$24/hour

Patient Care Territory: Monroe and Pike Counties, with occasional coverage in Luzerne County

**MUST HAVE PA CNA LICENSE WITH HOSPICE/HOMEHEALTH EXPERIENCE**

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.
• 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 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.