HOME HEALTH AIDE
Company: Amedisys
Location: Dayton
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
PRN Days **Must be State Registered** Are you a compassionate home
health aide (HHA) 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
$16.00 to $28.00/hourly Enjoy many
perks and benefits
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA
medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,300 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/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes,
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** 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. **For full-time caregivers meeting
certain requirements. What's in it for you
- 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. Don't just take it from us - see what
our caregivers love about Amedisys: I have worked here just shy of
a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team
and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated.
Your time off is really yours. - Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and
high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families
navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on
compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team
of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they
serve. 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.
Keywords: Amedisys, Fairfield , HOME HEALTH AIDE, Healthcare , Dayton, Ohio
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