CNA Hospice Aide – Caring Home Care Hero

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

HSA healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support and parental leave

Fleet vehicle program

And more

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is hiring a CNA Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate personal care at patients' homes. You will support daily activities, monitor well-being, and report changes to the supervising nurse.

The role offers hourly pay of $25.00–$28.00 and a benefits package with health plans, PTO, and retirement options; eligibility varies by position and shift status. Prior CNA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Safety principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is hiring a CNA Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate personal care at patients' homes. You will support daily activities, monitor well-being, and report changes to the supervising nurse.

The role offers hourly pay of $25.00–$28.00 and a benefits package with health plans, PTO, and retirement options; eligibility varies by position and shift status. Prior CNA experience preferred.