CNA Hospice Aide

Optum; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on daily living assistance to patients receiving hospice and home health care.

You will work with the hospice care team to support dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being, following the plan of care and reporting changes to the nurse.

This role requires current CNA certification and CPR, valid driver's license, and prior CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) per state requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• CNA experience within the last two years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients
• Applies safety principles and body mechanics during care
• Plans meals and assists with feeding
• Performs homemaking and environmental tasks
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse
• Follows written instructions from the registered nurse
• Assists with prescribed exercises as instructed
• Performs simple urine tests as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

* Home health/Hospice experience preferred within last 12 months*

As the CNA Hospice Aide, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for their families during end-of-life care. This position focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working closely with the hospice care team, as the CNA Hospice Aide, you will help ensure patients receive respectful, individualized care in alignment with their care plan.

Primary 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

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNA experience within the last two years

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $23.85 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.