Job Details: Job Location: Hospice of Baton Rouge - Main Office - Baton Rouge, LA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, If you are passionate about our mission and dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, we invite you to join our resource pool by applying. By doing so, we can keep your information on file and may reach out when a role aligns with your skills and interests. 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 one weekend shift (Saturday shift) per month to remain in an active status.   Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Education: Completion of approved nurse aide training program and successful completion of competency evaluation. Current CPR certification Experience: At minimum, one year experience as a Nurse’s 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.   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.