HSP Hospice Aide

Amedisys is offering a sign-on bonus for this role.

About the role

Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—where flexibility, purpose, and growth come together to help patients heal at home. This position offers attractive pay and a choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.

Benefits

• 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 in some benefits 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 and assists with feeding, as assigned
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status
• 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

Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.