Compassionate Patient Care Associate – Support Nursing Team

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

BRGMC Fit program

Flexible positions

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate CNA/EMT-oriented candidate to support nursing staff with patient care and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and patient-centered service across age groups, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

You will perform personal care activities, report changes to the nurse, manage routine monitoring, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, courteous, and patient-centered mindset.
• Experience providing personal care assistance preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team by providing direct and indirect patient care and performing clerical duties.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Serve patients across all age populations as defined by the department's scope of care.
• Provide personal care including bathing, feeding, hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Report changes in patient condition to primary nurse promptly and accurately.
• Assist with the use and removal of non-invasive monitoring equipment.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and assist in admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Collect and transport specimens according to universal precautions and retrieve medications per policy.
• Accurately document patient care, vital signs, intake/output, and support the nurse's plan of care.
• Perform clerical duties including greeting visitors, managing supplies, answering phones, and ensuring charge capture.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures, including waste removal, equipment maintenance, and proper technique.
• Participate in emergency responses per BRGMC Code Blue Policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate mindset

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate CNA/EMT-oriented candidate to support nursing staff with patient care and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and patient-centered service across age groups, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

You will perform personal care activities, report changes to the nurse, manage routine monitoring, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.