CNA Home Health Aide
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that help people receive care at home. The Home Health Aide provides hands-on personal care and assistance to patients in their residences, supporting comfort, dignity, and daily functioning. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, the aide assists with activities of daily living according to individualized care plans and promotes patient safety, independence, and quality of life. The role includes maintaining a clean and safe environment; taking and reporting vital signs; assisting with personal care, meals, and light homemaking; observing and documenting changes in patient status; following infection-control and safety procedures; and assisting with prescribed exercises as directed by a nurse or therapist. The position requires current state nurse assistant certification or registration, recent CNA experience, successful completion of the care center competency program, and current CPR certification. The hourly pay range is $15 to $23 based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits may include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant, in accordance with state certification or registration requirements.
- CNA experience within the last two years; if experience was more than two years ago, complete another training and competency program before providing services.
- Successfully pass the care center competency program.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Obtain temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Assist patients with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
- Prepare and provide meals and/or assist patients with meals.
- Perform light homemaking and other environmental services.
- Observe, report, and document changes in patient status.
- Understand basic elements of body functioning and report changes in patients’ body functions as indicated.
- Recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures according to care center policy.
- Follow care center procedures for infection prevention and control, hazardous waste handling, and safety measures.
- Follow specific written personal-care instructions in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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