Compassionate Hospice CNA Aide — Home Care

Optum; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support to families during end-of-life care. You will work with the hospice team to ensure respectful, individualized care according to the plan of care and maintain patient comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, homemaking, and accurate documentation of patient status. Strong communication with nursing staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification/registration per state requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Assists with daily living activities and promotes comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being.
• Plans and prepares meals and assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental tasks as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes to the nurse; follows care plan instructions.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support to families during end-of-life care. You will work with the hospice team to ensure respectful, individualized care according to the plan of care and maintain patient comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, homemaking, and accurate documentation of patient status. Strong communication with nursing staff is essential.