CNA Hospice Aide – Compassionate Home Health Support

Amedisys; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans (PPO/HSA)

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a hospice aide to provide compassionate in-home care for patients in the Altoona, PA area. You will perform personal care, light homemaking, and meal support while following the plan of care outlined by a nurse.

Applicants must hold a PA CNA license and CPR certification, with CNA experience in the last two years preferred. Amedisys offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth in home health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification as a nurse aide per state requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a hospice aide to provide compassionate in-home care for patients in the Altoona, PA area. You will perform personal care, light homemaking, and meal support while following the plan of care outlined by a nurse.

Applicants must hold a PA CNA license and CPR certification, with CNA experience in the last two years preferred. Amedisys offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth in home health services.