Hospice CNA Aide — Compassionate Home Care

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA medical plans with telehe​l

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Family and caregiver leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys in Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated CNA hospice aide to deliver compassionate personal care and support to patients in the home. The role emphasizes safety, nutrition, and assistance with activities of daily living under the plan of care established by a registered nurse.

Offering competitive pay of $25.00–$27.00 per hour, employees receive benefits including medical plans (PPO or HSA), PTO, wellness rewards, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant.
• 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.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys in Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated CNA hospice aide to deliver compassionate personal care and support to patients in the home. The role emphasizes safety, nutrition, and assistance with activities of daily living under the plan of care established by a registered nurse.

Offering competitive pay of $25.00–$27.00 per hour, employees receive benefits including medical plans (PPO or HSA), PTO, wellness rewards, and retirement matching.