CNA Hospice Aide- Colchester, PA
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 supports 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 to provide respectful, individualized care in accordance with each patient’s care plan. The patient care territory is Colchester, Pennsylvania. The role provides personal and supportive care, assists with meals and prescribed exercises, performs homemaking tasks, and observes and documents changes in patient status. Care is delivered according to written instructions prepared by a registered nurse and in alignment with the plan of care. The employer describes development opportunities and provides a benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The hourly pay range is $18.40–$27.60 based on full-time employment. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), according to 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 specific 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
