Hospice Aide (CNA)

The Carpenter Health Network; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Stock at no cost

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Lake Charles, LA is hiring a Full-Time Hospice Aide to join our caring interdisciplinary team. You will provide personal care and assist with daily tasks, helping patients maintain comfort and dignity in their homes or facilities.

We value our employees and offer an ESOP, stock ownership at no cost, plus a robust benefits package including disability coverage, a 401(k), and Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old.
• Completed High School or Equivalency Diploma.
• Formal certification training or demonstrated competency.
• Minimum six months of direct care experience.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and homemaking assistance per regulations.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate with supervisor and coworkers about patient needs and care.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families and staff.

Skills

CPR Certified

Direct care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Aide in Lake Charles, LA!

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Job Duties:

• Provide personal care and assistance with homemaking tasks in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicate and follow up with supervisor and co-workers regarding patient needs, care, or concerns
• Promote positive relationships with patients, families, and facility staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years old
• Completed High School or earned Equivalency Diploma
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program or a written skills test and competency evaluation
• Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in a direct care setting
• CPR Certified
• Have dependable transportation, current driver’s license and auto insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice.