What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide CNA position at AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH?
Overview
Shift - 1 to 2 set weekdays per week.
Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA License Required
Will see patients in homes in Roane and Morgan Counties
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys home health 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
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.
Shift - 1 to 2 set weekdays per week.
Home Health Aide Certificate or CNA License Required
Will see patients in homes in Roane and Morgan Counties
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys home health 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
- 15/hr to 20/Visit
- Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
- Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
- Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
- Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
- Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
- Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
- Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
- Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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. 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.
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.