Compassionate Hospice CNA Aide (Per Diem)

UnitedHealth Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem CNA Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You will assist with daily living activities and promote comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being according to the plan of care.

Working with the hospice team, you will follow written instructions from a registered nurse, document changes in patient status, and provide respectful, individualized care.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) 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 body mechanics for transfers, ambulation, positioning, and light housekeeping.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status; reports to the nurse when unable to perform tasks.
• Follows written care instructions prepared by a registered nurse.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs and records simple urine tests for glucose, ketones, and protein.

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem CNA Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You will assist with daily living activities and promote comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being according to the plan of care.

Working with the hospice team, you will follow written instructions from a registered nurse, document changes in patient status, and provide respectful, individualized care.