Full-Time Homecare CNA

The Hospice of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Baton Rouge seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care and support in Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and safety while working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, reporting changes to the registered nurse, and delivering supplies to patients weekly.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Nurse's aide.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients to increase comfort and maintain hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment for patients and families.
• Meet with the Interdisciplinary Team to review and amend the patient’s care plan.
• Report significant changes in patient’s condition to the registered nurse.
• Maintain accurate records of duties performed per Hospice policies.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and housekeeping as needed.
• Distribute outpatient medical supplies to patients weekly.

Skills

Compassion

Maturity

Reading/Writing

Health awareness

Education

Nurse aide training

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospice of Baton Rouge - Main Office - Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Education

• Completion of approved nurse aide training program and successful completion of competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification

Experience

• 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.