CNA Hospice Aide

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.
• Follows 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.
• Affords assistance 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 as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Personal care services.
• Safety principles.
• Body mechanics.
• Nutritious meal preparation.
• Homemaking services.
• Documentation of patient status.
• Following written instructions.
• Assisting with prescribed exercises.
• Performing simple urine tests.

Benefits

• 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.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Fertility treatment coverage.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Pay

$19-$21/Hour

Schedule

Full-time days (Mon-Fri 40 hours per week)