CNA Hospice Aide

About the role

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 personal and supportive care techniques such as ambulation, transferring, assisting with range of motion and positioning, and performing 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; reports to the primary nurse if unable to perform a task.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Pay

$19.00 – $21.00 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 can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.