Compassionate Hospice CNA (Day Shift) – Growth & Benefits

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

401(k) match

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a compassionate hospice aide who will provide personal care, assist with mobility and daily living tasks in patients' homes, and follow care plans developed with registered nurses.

The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, nutritious meals, and documentation of changes in status; you will work Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with opportunities for growth and supportive benefits.

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

Provides personal care

Safety awareness

Mobility assistance

Education

Nurse Assistant certification (CNA)

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a compassionate hospice aide who will provide personal care, assist with mobility and daily living tasks in patients' homes, and follow care plans developed with registered nurses.

The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, nutritious meals, and documentation of changes in status; you will work Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with opportunities for growth and supportive benefits.