CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys • McKenzie, TN

242d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. This position is full-time during the day and offers attractive pay ranging from $18 to $19.50 hourly.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status.
• If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary nurse.
• Follow 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.

Benefits

• A full benefits package with 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.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED