Compassionate Hospice CNA – At-Home Care Advocate

Optum; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys Hospice Aide role offers compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You’ll assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and coordinate with the hospice care team.

Pay ranges $14.00–$22.60 hourly, based on full-time status, with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) contributions. CNA certification and CPR are required, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification per state requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics during personal care
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status; reports to nurse when needed
• Follows written instructions for personal care from a registered nurse
• 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

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys Hospice Aide role offers compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You’ll assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and coordinate with the hospice care team.

Pay ranges $14.00–$22.60 hourly, based on full-time status, with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) contributions. CNA certification and CPR are required, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.