Compassionate Hospice CNA - At-Home Care Expert

Amedisys; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

Telehealth

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a hospice aide in Fort Worth, Texas, for full-time day shifts. The role focuses on delivering compassionate personal care at patients’ homes, with duties including meal assistance, mobility support, and routine observations of health status.

Qualifications include CNA certification, CPR, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) and paid time off.

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

CNA

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a hospice aide in Fort Worth, Texas, for full-time day shifts. The role focuses on delivering compassionate personal care at patients’ homes, with duties including meal assistance, mobility support, and routine observations of health status.

Qualifications include CNA certification, CPR, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k) and paid time off.