Hospice Aide CNA
Amedisys · Morristown, 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 to help 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 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, 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 other environmental services as assigned
- Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient 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 as per state requirements
- CNA experience within the last two years
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance