Full-Time Hospice CNA — Compassionate Home Care

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth

Paid time off

Healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k)

Family benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in Omaha, NE is seeking a Hospice Aide for full-time days to provide compassionate personal care in patients’ homes. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, and mobility to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent, current CNA certification, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in Omaha, NE is seeking a Hospice Aide for full-time days to provide compassionate personal care in patients’ homes. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, and mobility to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable.

The role requires a High school diploma or equivalent, current CNA certification, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Competitive pay and benefits are included.