CNA Hospice Aide

Amedisys, Inc.•Beaufort, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Amedisys as a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) where compassion becomes your calling. Make a meaningful difference every day by providing comfort, dignity, and hands-on support to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. Amedisys is one of the nation’s most respected leaders in hospice care, and this role offers a chance to join a team that values your heart, your compassion, and the essential care you provide.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
CNA experience within the last two years.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

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

Competitive Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Fleet Vehicle Program
Flexible Scheduling Options
Comprehensive Benefits + Career Growth Pathways
Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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.
And more.