CNA Hospice Aide

Overview

• **This position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires travel within West Melbourne and Melbourne areas.
• NOTE: Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration REQUIRED.
• CNA experience within the last two years PREFERRED.
• Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice?
• If so, we invite you to join our Melbourne team at Amedisys Hospice, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
• Attractive pay and schedule $18-20/hour *depending on experience Full-time, flex schedule, no weekends Career advancement opportunity 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.

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 (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements REQUIRED.
• CNA experience within the last two years preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Ready to take the next step?
• Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful. 👉https://www.amedisys.com/careers/ This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.