CNA Hospice Aide (Lower Keys)
Amedisys
- Marathon, FL
- $18.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Up to $1,300 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. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more. *
- 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.
- Fleet vehicle program** and mileage reimbursement.
- And more.
- Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.
ResponsibilitiesProvides personal care services to patients. * Applies 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.
- Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned.
- Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
- Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary nurse.
- Follow 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.
- Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
- Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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.