Hospice Aide (CNA)

Job Description

Seeking Caring Full-Time Hospice Aide (CNA) to join our Compassionate Team!

St. Joseph Hospice in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Full-time Hospice Aide CNA to join our team and become part of our center of excellence as we provide hospice care to our patients and their loved ones.

We consider it an honor to walk with patients and families through this part of life's journey!

Job Duties:

Provides assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating and toileting

Assists with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following our guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to your supervisor

Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications:

Minimum of 18 years old

Completed High School or earned Equivalency Diploma

Current CNA certification Current CPR certification required

Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in a direct care setting

CPR Certified

Have dependable transportation, current driver’s license, and auto insurance

Full-Time Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Increased Earning Potential

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement (to reflect fluctuating fuel prices)

Cell phone allowance

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE