CNA Hospice Aide

divh2Amedisys Hospice Aide/h2pMake a difference every day as an Amedisys hospice aide. Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home./ppAttractive pay/pulli$23.00 -$25.00/hr/li/ulpWhats in it for you/pulliChoice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth./liliPaid time off./liliUp to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan./liliUp to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more./liliMental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program./lili401(k) with a company match./liliFamily support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave./liliFleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement./liliAnd more./li/ulp*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status./pp*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan./ppResponsibilities/pulliProvides personal care services to patients./liliApplies 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./liliPlans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned./liliPerforms homemaking and other environmental services as assigned./liliObserves, reports, and documents any changes in patients status. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary nurse./liliFollow 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./liliAssists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist./liliPerforms and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpQualifications/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent./liliCurrent state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements./liliCNA experience within the last two years./liliCurrent CPR certification./liliValid drivers license, reliable transportation and liability insurance./li/ulpOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience./ppAmedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic./p/div