Amedisys - Shelton, CT

posted 5 days ago

Shelton, CT
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. This position is Per Diem, Monday to Friday (flexible on days) for Day Shift hours. No evenings, overnights, or weekends available. The territory for this position is Stamford, CT, with a pay range of $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr. A CT CNA License is required.

Responsibilities

  • Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
  • Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
  • Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
  • Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
  • Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
  • Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
  • Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
  • Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
  • Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
  • Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
  • If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
  • Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
  • Current CPR certification.

Benefits

  • A full benefits package with 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.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
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