CNA Hospice Aide
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The CNA Hospice Aide provides compassionate hands-on care to patients and support to families during end-of-life care. The role assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being, and works with the hospice care team to provide respectful, individualized care in accordance with each patient's plan of care. Personal care services must follow specific written instructions prepared by a registered nurse and received before services are delivered.
Requirements
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), in accordance with state requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- High school education or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- CNA experience within the last two years.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services to patients.
- Use 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 when unable to perform a task.
- Follow written personal-care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care.
- 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.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
