Compassionate Hospice CNA — Home Care & Growth

Optum; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide in Leominster, MA to provide compassionate, hands-on end-of-life care under the hospice team.

Responsibilities include personal care, safety, meal assistance, observation and documentation, and following nurse plans. Required CNA certification, CPR, valid driver's license and reliable transportation; preferred recent CNA experience. Benefits and competitive hourly pay from $14.00 to $27.60 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to patients.
• Applies safe body mechanics and assists with ambulation, transfers, ROM and positioning, and light housekeeping.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Follow written instructions for personal care from the RN.
• Assists with prescribed exercises as instructed by the nurse or therapist.
• Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide in Leominster, MA to provide compassionate, hands-on end-of-life care under the hospice team.

Responsibilities include personal care, safety, meal assistance, observation and documentation, and following nurse plans. Required CNA certification, CPR, valid driver's license and reliable transportation; preferred recent CNA experience. Benefits and competitive hourly pay from $14.00 to $27.60 per hour.