Compassionate Hospice Aide - Full-Time Day Shift

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Free telehealth

Paid time off

HSA benefits

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

401(k) match

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a hospice aide for full-time day shifts in the United States. The role involves providing compassionate personal care to patients in home settings, following care plans, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, activities of daily living, and documenting status changes for the nurse. A valid CNA and CPR, plus a driver’s license, are required for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration 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 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a hospice aide for full-time day shifts in the United States. The role involves providing compassionate personal care to patients in home settings, following care plans, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, activities of daily living, and documenting status changes for the nurse. A valid CNA and CPR, plus a driver’s license, are required for this position.