Full-Time Homecare CNA

HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF GREATER BATON ROUGE • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 assist 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.

Requirements

• Completion of approved nurse aide training program.
• Successful completion of competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Nurse's aide.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Must have own transportation and provide proof of liability insurance.
• Must be able to travel to and from all patient homes without assistance.
• Must be able to perform all aspects of the position unassisted.
• Good communication skills and techniques with facilities, patients, families, physicians, and office staff.
• Installation of company communication application on cellular device.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Sensitivity and openness to the physical needs/care of the terminally ill.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal aspects of care to patients to increase comfort and maintain personal 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.
• Complete duties according to the Hospice Aide assignment sheet.
• Report significant changes in patient’s condition to the registered nurse.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of duties performed.
• Provide assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, toileting, and/or housekeeping needs.
• Pick up and distribute outpatient medical supplies to patients weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree