CNA Hospice
Amedisys · Alexandria, LA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$16–$17/hrFull-time
Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offering flexibility, purpose, and growth to help patients heal at home.
Pay
$16.00 - $17.00 hourly
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 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's 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