What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide (CNA) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Seeking Caring PRN Hospice Aide (CNA) to join our Compassionate Team!
St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Part-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!
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
- CPR Certified
- Have dependable transportation, current drivers license, and auto insurance
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 patients mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team
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
