Hospice Aide/Homemaker — Inpatient Care Team

Hospice of Acadiana, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Home Health Aide to join the Inpatient Care Unit. The role supports patients under RN supervision, performing personal care and observing patient conditions to promote comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure quality care and continuity for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Possesses current Louisiana Driver's License, Automobile Liability Coverage and CPRcert.
• Good physical stamina, mental health and personal hygienehabits.
• Presents pre-employment medical clearance, including TB and backgroundscreening.
• Ability to read, follow directions, work independently, and operate mobile documentationdevice.
• Understands Hospice philosophy of care and has empathy for the ill and dying, along with their loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/herrequests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (side rails, 02etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often asassigned.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue overbony prominences.
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the RN Case Manager.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR cert

Physical stamina

Reading directions

Empathy for ill

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant training

Job description

Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Home Health Aide to join the Inpatient Care Unit. The role supports patients under RN supervision, performing personal care and observing patient conditions to promote comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and coordinating with nursing staff to ensure quality care and continuity for patients and families.