CNA Hospice Aide 1,000 Sign-On-Bonus

Amedisys; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a compassionate caregiver for the Jellico area to provide personal care to patients. The role offers a rewarding career path in hospice with a full benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) matching, and wellness rewards. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and current state certification as a nurse assistant, ensuring they can make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

$1,000 in free healthcare services

$500 in wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support programs

Fleet vehicle program

Qualifications

• CNA experience within the last two years; if more than two years, must complete additional training.
• Must pass the competency program of the care center.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status.

Skills

Personal care

Safety principles

Nutrition planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state certification as a nurse assistant

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

***Will cover the Jellico area*** $1000 Sign-on bonus! M-F 8am-5pm Salary $19-$20/Hour. Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with a choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets, and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. *To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing care where they want to be—in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics during personal and supportive care, including ambulation, transferring, assisting with range of motion, positioning, and household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status; if unable to perform a task, reports to the primary nurse.
• Follows written instructions for personal care provided by a registered nurse, received prior to service delivery.
• 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 requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if more than two years, complete additional training and competency program before providing services.
• Must pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. markets and may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.