Overview

 
PRN - New Castle County
 
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
 
Attractive pay
  • $14.00 - $17.50/hour 
What's in it for you
  • A 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. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, 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 (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
  • And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
 
Why Amedisys?
  • Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


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. 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.

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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