CNA Hospice Aide

About the role

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a full-time hospice aide position where you can make a difference every day by helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.

Pay

$18.00–$20.00 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 (e.g., spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets).
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support including 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 in some benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics for tasks such as ambulation, transferring, range of motion, positioning, and household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals; assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status; reports inability to perform tasks to the primary nurse.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care.
• 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.

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across U.S. geographic markets and may vary by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.