Certified Nursing Assistant

Amedisys is 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.

Full Time: 1st Shift

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys hospice aide.

• Hourly Range: $19.00 - $21.00

• 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.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics to performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation, transferring, assisting with range of motion and positioning, and household chores.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, assist with feeding, as assigned.
• Perform homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document any changes in patient's status; if unable to perform a 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 delivery of services.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
• Perform and record simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
• 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.
• 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.