Compassionate Hospice CNA Aide (Per Diem) - Home Care

Optum; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 35,000; 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 hiring a Per diem CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care in end-of-life settings. You will support patients and families, promoting comfort and dignity within the care plan.

Responsibilities include personal care, transfers, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and following RN instructions. Valid CNA and CPR certifications plus a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, ROM, positioning, and light housekeeping
• Plans and prepares meals and assists with feeding
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse
• Follows written instructions for personal care from the RN
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist
• Performs and records simple urine tests (sugar, acetone, albumin)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Liability insurance

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Per diem CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care in end-of-life settings. You will support patients and families, promoting comfort and dignity within the care plan.

Responsibilities include personal care, transfers, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and following RN instructions. Valid CNA and CPR certifications plus a valid driver's license are required.