Compassionate Hospice CNA — Home Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentives program

Stock purchase option

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care and support for patients and families in end-of-life care. You will assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and work with the hospice care team per the care plan.

Required CNA certification and CPR, with a valid driver's license. Hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $22.60, plus a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• CNA experience within the last two years

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

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care and support for patients and families in end-of-life care. You will assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and work with the hospice care team per the care plan.

Required CNA certification and CPR, with a valid driver's license. Hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $22.60, plus a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility-based incentives.