Hospice CNA Aide — Compassionate At-Home Care

Optum; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You will work closely with the hospice care team to ensure respectful, individualized care in alignment with the plan of care.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, observing patient status, and following nurse instructions.

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification/registration per state requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Ensures safety and proper body mechanics during care tasks.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and assists with feeding.
• Performs homemaking and environmental tasks as assigned.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Follows written care plans and instructions from the nurse.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as directed.
• Performs basic urine tests as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Reliable Transportation

Tools

Driver's License

Liability Insurance

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for families during end-of-life care. You will work closely with the hospice care team to ensure respectful, individualized care in alignment with the plan of care.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, observing patient status, and following nurse instructions.