Home Health Aide 29081

This is a job for a Home Health Aide with a company located in the Meridian, MS area.

Job Summary: 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 patients 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.