Full-Time Homecare CNA

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

Essential Functions:Provide personal aspects of care to patients in order to increase level of comfort and maintain personal hygiene.Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment for patients and families.Meet with the Interdisciplinary Team, when appropriate, to assists with review and amendment of the patient’s care plan.Practice safely and competently within the job.Complete duties according to the Hospice Aide assignment sheet.Report significant changes in patient’s condition to registered nurse.Maintain accurate and legible records of duties performed per Hospice documentation policies.Provides assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, toileting, and or/housekeeping needs that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.Responsible for picking up and distributing outpatient medical supplies to patients weekly.PRN employees are required to work two weekend shifts (Saturday shifts) per month to remain in an active status.Education:High School Diploma or GED preferred.Education:Completion of approved nurse aide training program and successful completion of competency evaluation.Current CPR certificationExperience:At minimum, one year experience as a Nurses’ aide.Skills:Sensitivity and openness to the physical needs/care of the terminally ill.Maturity and ability to deal effectively with demands of the job.Must have the ability to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.Good physical and emotional health.Other Requirements:Must have own transportation and provide proof of liability insurance which meets state requirements.Must be able to travel to and from all patient homes without assistance.Must be able to perform all aspects of the position unassisted.Must have good communication skills and techniques with facilities, patients, families, physicians, and office staff.Installation of company communication application on cellular device.