LNA Hospice Aide - Nashua
About The Position
Amedisys Hospice, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The LNA Hospice Aide provides compassionate, hands-on care to hospice patients and supports their families during end-of-life care. The role assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working with the hospice care team, the aide provides respectful, individualized care in accordance with the patient’s care plan. The role serves Nashua, New Hampshire, and the surrounding service area. Compensation is $14.00 to $26.35 per hour, based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), in accordance with state certification or registration requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- CNA experience within the last two years.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services to patients.
- Use 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; notify the primary nurse if unable to perform a task.
- Follow specific written personal-care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care, and receive those 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 program.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
