Home Health Aide

Amedisys; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Home Health Aide for full-time weekday shifts. The role includes assisting patients with daily living, hygiene, meals, and mobility in the home setting, while monitoring health status and reporting changes to care teams.

Compensation ranges from $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, reflecting local labor markets. Eligible benefits and opportunities for growth align with Amedisys’ comprehensive employee program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA certification/registration per state requirements.
• CPR certification.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if longer, additional training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, respiration).
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Assist with bed mobility, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Assist with meals; prepare and provide when needed.
• Perform light homemaking and environmental tasks.
• Observe and report changes in patient status.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Daily living support

Observation & reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification/registration

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Home Health Aide

Full Time, Weekdays

Pay Range: $26.00/hr to $28.00/hr

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.