Home Health Aide
Pittsfield, MA 
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Posted 29 days ago
Job Description
Overview

PRN or Per Diem, Day Shift Hours

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

  • Range: $16.62/hr to $20.78/hr

Enjoy many perks and benefits

  • A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).

  • 401k with a match.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
  • Mental health support.
  • Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
  • Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
  • Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
  • And more.

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

  • Provides personal care assistance to patients.

  • Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
  • Plans and prepares nutritious meals.
  • Light housekeeping.
  • Lifts and transfers.

  • Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care.

  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Requirements

  • 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.


Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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