Hospice Aide (CNA) — Full-Time Day Shifts + Benefits

Amedisys; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Telehealth

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Mileage reimbursement

Infertility treatment coverage

Adoption reimbursement

Parental and family leave

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Hospice Aide for full-time day shifts in a home-based care setting. The role focuses on providing personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting patients in their homes.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, CPR, and a valid driver's license. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour with benefits including healthcare plans and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state CNA certification/registration.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current 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

CNA certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a Hospice Aide for full-time day shifts in a home-based care setting. The role focuses on providing personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting patients in their homes.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, CPR, and a valid driver's license. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour with benefits including healthcare plans and PTO.