Compassionate CNA Home Health Aide – At-Home Care

Optum; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care and support to patients in their homes under the supervision of licensed staff. You will promote safety, independence, and quality of life through adherence to the plan of care.

Primary duties include monitoring vitals, assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and documenting changes in patient status.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant per state requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if >2 years, complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must be able to pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient functions
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate procedures
• Follows care center infection prevention and safety procedures
• Follows written instructions for personal care per plan of care
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care and support to patients in their homes under the supervision of licensed staff. You will promote safety, independence, and quality of life through adherence to the plan of care.

Primary duties include monitoring vitals, assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and documenting changes in patient status.