Provide personal care, supportive care, and homemaking services to hospice patients in accordance with a registered nurse's plan of care. Observe and document changes in patient status and assist with prescribed exercises and simple medical tests.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, current state CNA certification, and CPR certification. Candidates must have CNA experience within the last two years and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
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Job description
Overview
Full-time days Home Health Aide Certification required
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys hospice aide Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive pay $18 - $19 Hourly What's in it for you Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more. *Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Mental health support
Wellness rewards
Employee Assistance program
Adoption reimbursement
PPO medical plan
Family caregiver leave
Free telehealth
Infertility treatment coverage
Fleet vehicle program
HSA medical plan
Healthcare services credit
CNA experience within the last two years.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
