Full-Time Homecare CNA

Full-Time Homecare CNA

If you are passionate about our mission and dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, The Hospice of Baton Rouge is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Homecare CNA. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

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:

• 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.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The Hospice of Baton Rouge is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.

Because of the safety-sensitive nature of the care we provide, applicants who test positive for marijuana, including medical marijuana prescribed under state law, are not eligible for employment.