CNA Hospice Aide- Uniontown, PA $5,000 Sign On Bonus-

UnitedHealth Group•Uniontown, PA

2d•$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 to their families during end-of-life care. The role assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working with the hospice care team, the aide provides respectful, individualized care in accordance with each patient's care plan and written instructions prepared by a registered nurse.

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 when 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.