Hospice Aide

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH - Homewood, AL

Job Title: Hospice Aide

Position: Full-time Personal Care Provider

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Shift: Days

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Homewood

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Job 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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

CNA certification
CPR certification
Personal care services expertise

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: CNA experience within the last two years.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

License & Certification:

Current state certification as a nurse assistant

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,000 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.
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year.
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.

Supplemental Pay

Special Notes

Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Facility Details

Name: AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

Description: One of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Specialties:

Home Health
Hospice

Mission: 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.