CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys, Inc. • Rockledge, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires daily travel within North Brevard County territory. It is full-time, M-Friday 8am - 5pm. Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration REQUIRED. CNA experience within the last two years REQUIRED. If you are looking for a rewarding career in hospice, we invite you to join our Melbourne team at Amedisys Hospice of Brevard, an Amedisys Company, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. We offer attractive pay and schedule, with 6-8 patient visits per 8-hour shift.

Requirements

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements REQUIRED.
• CNA experience within the last two years.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED