CNA Hospice Aide - Worcester, MA
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 with daily living activities and promotes 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. Patient coverage territories include Sterling and Worcester, Massachusetts. Orientation takes place at the care center in Leominster. This is a per diem position. The hourly pay range is $14.00 to $28.85 based on full-time employment; actual pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), in accordance with state certification or registration requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
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 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.
- 401(k) contribution.
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