Hospice CNA - Day Shift, Full-Time

Amedisys; Anmoore (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth option

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a hospice aide to provide hands-on personal and homemaking care to patients in a home setting. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and adherence to care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, mobility, and activities of daily living, while documenting patient status and following nurse instructions. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification in good standing within state requirements.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to 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

Current state CNA certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a hospice aide to provide hands-on personal and homemaking care to patients in a home setting. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and adherence to care plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, mobility, and activities of daily living, while documenting patient status and following nurse instructions. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.