CNA Hospice Aide- Milford, DE

Optum; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families in end-of-life care. You will work with the hospice care team to ensure respectful, individualized care aligned with the care plan.

Required qualifications include state CNA certification, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. The role offers a competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits based on full-time

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification as per state requirements.
• 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 during care.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports and documents changes in patient's status.
• Follow written instructions for personal care from a registered nurse.
• 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.

Skills

CNA certification

Compassionate patient care

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.

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
• Assistspatientswith prescribed exercises as instructedbynurse 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.
• Three (3+) years of experience in family and/or individual counseling with training in grief and bereavement

Pay Range

$16.75 - $25.10 hourly rate

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

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.