CNA Hospice Aide- Monongahela

UnitedHealth Group • Monongahela, PA

5d • $14 - $25

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 hospice patients and support for their families during end-of-life care. The role assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working closely with the hospice care team, the aide provides respectful, individualized care in alignment with the patient’s care plan.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), in accordance with state requirements.

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, 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, received before services are delivered.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed