CNA Hospice Aide

Overview

PRN Day Shift

Patient Coverage Territory: Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas. Orientation will take place at the care center in Leominster.

Make 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.

Attractive pay

$24.00 - $26.00/hr

What's in it for you

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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 (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
CNA experience within the last two years.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys 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.

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