Per Diem CNA - Home Health Aide, Caring at Home

Optum; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites you to join as a per diem Home Health Aide providing hands-on personal care in patients' homes. You will support comfort, dignity, and daily functioning under licensed supervision, contributing to patient safety and quality of life.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living activities, meal support, light homemaking, and documentation. The role emphasizes infection control, emergency procedures, and adherence to the plan of care, with

Qualifications

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

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

Skills

Nurse aide certification

CPR certification

CNA experience (≤2 years)

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites you to join as a per diem Home Health Aide providing hands-on personal care in patients' homes. You will support comfort, dignity, and daily functioning under licensed supervision, contributing to patient safety and quality of life.

Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living activities, meal support, light homemaking, and documentation. The role emphasizes infection control, emergency procedures, and adherence to the plan of care, with