CNA Hospice Aide PRN

Amedisys, Inc. • Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires travel within Brevard County. Amedisys Hospice is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. The role offers attractive pay and a flexible per diem schedule. Join the compassionate team to make a difference every day and help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements REQUIRED.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• CNA experience within the last two years preferred.

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. Written instructions are to be received prior to the delivery of services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees