Home Health Aide Per Diem
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem Home Health Aide provides hands-on personal care and assistance to patients in their residences, supporting their comfort, dignity, and daily functioning. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, the aide assists with activities of daily living according to individualized care plans and helps promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life. Candidates are required to pass the care center’s competency program and a drug test before beginning employment. The hourly pay range is $13.00 to $20.00, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The posting describes benefits including a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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, complete another training and competency program before providing services.
- Successfully pass the care center’s competency program.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patients’ 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 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 patients’ 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 plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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