Compassionate Patient Care Associate — Flexible Hours

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Flexible positions

Paid time off

BRG Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our patient-centered team as CNA/EMT roles. The position emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and dignified daily care under RN supervision.

We welcome applicants with CNA certification, EMT training, or nursing student experience. Strong communication and clerical skills are valued, with HIPAA and infection control knowledge prioritized.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or EMT training or nursing student with RN fundamentals completed.
• Strong communication, observation, and technical care skills.
• Previous job experience preferred.
• HIPAA and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and support under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all patients.
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, feeding, and other daily care activities.
• Perform technical care tasks per patient plan of care, including vital signs, I&O documentation, and comfort measures.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse.
• Set up and remove non-invasive monitoring equipment and assist with specimen collection and transport.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Retrieve medications from pharmacy as per policy.
• Complete documentation accurately in patient records.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, assisting visitors, processing orders, and managing supply stock.
• Practice safety and infection control protocols, including waste disposal, aseptic technique, and cleaning of patient care areas.
• Assist with patient transport and equipment preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic EMT

Nursing student (RN fundamentals completed)

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our patient-centered team as CNA/EMT roles. The position emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and dignified daily care under RN supervision.

We welcome applicants with CNA certification, EMT training, or nursing student experience. Strong communication and clerical skills are valued, with HIPAA and infection control knowledge prioritized.