Compassionate Homecare CNA for Hospice Patients

Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate personal care and support to patients at home. You will assist with mobility, hygiene, and daily tasks while following the patient care plan set by the Interdisciplinary Team.

A valid nurse aide training program completion with competency evaluation and CPR certification are required, along with at least one year of prior nurse aide experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of approved nurse aide training program and successful completion of competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification.
• At minimum, one year experience as a Nurses’ aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients to increase comfort and maintain hygiene.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Meet with Interdisciplinary Team to review and amend the patient care plan.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of duties performed per hospice policies.
• Provide outpatient medical supplies to patients weekly.
• PRN employees must work two weekend shifts per month to maintain status.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Physical and emotional stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse aide training with competency evaluation

CPR certification

One year experience as a Nurse’s aide

Job description

Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate personal care and support to patients at home. You will assist with mobility, hygiene, and daily tasks while following the patient care plan set by the Interdisciplinary Team.

A valid nurse aide training program completion with competency evaluation and CPR certification are required, along with at least one year of prior nurse aide experience.