CNA Hospice Aide
About The Position
As a CNA Hospice Aide, you provide compassionate, hands-on care to hospice patients and support their families during end-of-life care. The role focuses on assisting patients with activities of daily living while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. You work closely with the hospice care team and provide respectful, individualized care in accordance with the patient’s care plan and written instructions prepared by a registered nurse. The patient care territory is Preston and Mon Counties. The posting describes a Monday–Friday, day-shift schedule, though it also refers to the position as per diem. Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The company describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing, and says it provides development opportunities for other roles. Pay for this role ranges from $14.00 to $23.85 per hour, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits mentioned include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 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 (CNA), according to state certification or registration requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- CNA experience within the last two years.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services to patients.
- Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics when assisting with ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion activities, positioning, and household chores.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as assigned.
- Perform homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
- Observe, report, and document changes in a patient's status; report to the primary nurse if unable to perform a task.
- Follow written personal-care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care; receive the instructions before delivering services.
- Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
- Perform and record simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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