CNA Hospice Aide Johnstown- PRN
About The Position
As a Per Diem CNA Hospice Aide, you provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support to their families during end-of-life care. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working closely with the hospice care team, you provide respectful, individualized care in accordance with each patient’s care plan. 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. The position is PRN. The hourly pay range is $16.00 to $22.60, based on full-time employment; actual pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The posting notes that benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and lists a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution.
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.
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; 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.
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