Hospice Aide (CNA)

Job Description

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

St. Joseph Hospice in Covington, LA is seeking a PRN 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:

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

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

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

Report 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

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

Current CPR certification required

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

Benefits:

Excellent pay

Great working environment

Advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Continue education opportunities

Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices)

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE