Compassionate Hospice CNA – At-Home Care

Amedisys; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare

Wellness rewards up to $500

Mental health support with counseling

401(k) with company match

Family support with infertility/take

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate personal care to patients in the Bangor area. You will support daily activities, assist with mobility, grooming, nutrition, and routine tasks to maintain comfort at home.

Join a leading home health and hospice team with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Experience as a CNA and valid driver's license are required to help patients live safely at home.

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA)

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate personal care to patients in the Bangor area. You will support daily activities, assist with mobility, grooming, nutrition, and routine tasks to maintain comfort at home.

Join a leading home health and hospice team with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Experience as a CNA and valid driver's license are required to help patients live safely at home.