Home Health Aide

About the role

Full-time position covering Beaver, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. Must be on the PA state registry. Join Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., providing community-based care with a supportive, inclusive work environment, better work/life balance, increased flexibility, job stability, and advancement opportunities. Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by delivering care in their homes.

Pay

$18.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year (spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets, and more)
• Mental health support including up to five free counseling sessions per year 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 can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste, and safety measures
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant per state certification/registration requirements
• CNA experience within the last two years (if more than two years, must complete another training and competency program before providing services)
• Must successfully pass the competency program of the care center
• Current CPR certification