CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys hospice aide position covering east Cuyahoga and Lake counties, providing care in patients' homes.

Pay

$20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 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 (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.).
• Mental health support: up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Family support: infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Benefit eligibility varies 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 for ambulation, transferring, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, and household tasks.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals; assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status; reports inability to perform tasks to the primary nurse.
• Follows written care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care; receives instructions prior to service delivery.
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.