CNA Hospice Aide
Amedisys · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offering flexibility, purpose, and growth while helping patients heal at home.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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: 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; enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan is required for participation.
Responsibilities
- Provides personal care services to patients, applying safety principles and proper body mechanics
- Assists with ambulation, transferring, range of motion, positioning, and household chores
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals; assists with feeding as assigned
- Performs homemaking and environmental services
- Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status
- Reports inability to perform tasks to the primary nurse
- Follows 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 varies by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.