Home Health Aide

Amedisys; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical plans with telehealth

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Part-Time Home Health Aide in Arizona to support patient care at home. You will work 20-25 hours per week with flexible days, delivering essential daily assistance and monitoring health status for patients in their own homes.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, bathing, meals, light housekeeping, documenting changes and following infection control procedures. Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent, state CNA certification, CPR certification, and recent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification/registration.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Ability to pass the care center competency program.

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 meals and assists with eating.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Follows infection prevention and control and care center procedures.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA

CPR Certification

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nurse Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Part-Time Days

20-25 Hours

Flexible Days

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys home health aide

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.

Attractive pay

• $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Mileage reimbursement$0.53

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.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and 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.