Home Health Aide CNA Adult Visits PRN
About The Position
As a Per Diem Home Health Aide, you will provide hands-on personal care and assistance to patients in their residences, supporting comfort, dignity, and daily functioning. You will assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of licensed clinical staff and follow individualized care plans. The role helps promote patient safety, independence, and overall quality of life. Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The company describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing, and offers development opportunities for other roles. Pay for this position is $13.00 to $20.00 per hour 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
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant, according to state requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- CNA experience within the last two years; if experience was more than two years ago, completion of another training and competency program is required before providing services.
- Ability to successfully pass the care center competency program.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Obtain temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Assist patients with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
- Prepare and provide meals and/or assist patients with meals.
- Perform light homemaking and other environmental services.
- Observe, report, and document changes in patient status.
- Understand basic elements of body functioning and report changes in patient body functions as indicated.
- Recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures according to care center policy.
- Follow care center procedures for infection prevention and control, hazardous waste handling, and safety measures.
- Follow specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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