Care Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Care assistant jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospital systems, with steady demand at every experience level from entry-level aides to senior personal care specialists. The busiest hiring markets are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where large employers such as Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Amedisys maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties include memory care, pediatric home health, and post-acute rehabilitation support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who we are:
A First Name Basis (AFNB) is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers in the region, with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.
Why join us?
We believe in providing care that feels like family. We are looking for dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.
Title: Home Care Personal Assistant
Location: Bunkie, LA
Schedule: Afternoon & Evening Shifts
Compensation: $10.50/hr
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation and assist with feeding as needed
- Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments
- Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
- Ensure proper use of safety equipment
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area
- Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
- Daily pay available
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Supportive and respectful team environment
- 401(k) + employer match
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
- Ability to work independently in home settings
- Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
- A kind heart and a positive attitude, with compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift).
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours.
- Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment.
- Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition.
- Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries.
- Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.
Preferred:
- Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience.
- Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience.
If you're ready to be the difference maker in someone's life — Apply today or drop in and see us on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays - we'll be waiting!
Who we are:
A First Name Basis (AFNB) is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers in the region, with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.
Why join us?
We believe in providing care that feels like family. We are looking for dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.
Title: Home Care Personal Assistant
Location: Bunkie, LA
Schedule: Afternoon & Evening Shifts
Compensation: $10.50/hr
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation and assist with feeding as needed
- Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments
- Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
- Ensure proper use of safety equipment
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area
- Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
- Daily pay available
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Supportive and respectful team environment
- 401(k) + employer match
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
- Ability to work independently in home settings
- Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
- A kind heart and a positive attitude, with compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift).
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours.
- Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment.
- Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition.
- Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries.
- Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.
Preferred:
- Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience.
- Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience.
If you're ready to be the difference maker in someone's life — Apply today or drop in and see us on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays - we'll be waiting!
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Care Assistant Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health11
- A First Name Basis6
- FMOL Health5
- LCMC Health3
- BrightCare HomeCare3B
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care assistant jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana Certified Nurse Aide certification or eligibility to obtain state certification
- High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by Louisiana employers
- CPR and first aid certification current and valid at time of hire
- Prior experience in a long-term care, home health, or assisted living setting
- Ability to pass a Louisiana state criminal background check and abuse registry screening
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home-based or community care roles
Care Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care assistant in Louisiana?
To work as a care assistant in Louisiana, most employers require you to hold a Certified Nurse Aide credential issued through the Louisiana Department of Health, which involves completing a state-approved training program and passing a competency evaluation with both a written and skills portion. Programs are offered through community colleges such as Delgado and Nunez, as well as many nursing facilities. Some home health roles hire candidates who are enrolled in training while they complete their certification.
Which companies hire care assistants in Louisiana?
Louisiana care assistant roles are posted by Ochsner Health, A First Name Basis, and FMOL Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems and home health networks generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most care assistant jobs?
New Orleans, Lafayette, and Hammond have the highest concentration of care assistant openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive the largest share of listings through their dense networks of hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, while Shreveport's role as the medical hub of northwest Louisiana supports a strong and consistent market for care support roles in that region.
Are there remote care assistant jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 6% of care assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions of care assistant work most likely to be done remotely or by phone are care coordination, scheduling support, or telephonic wellness check roles rather than direct personal care.
How can I get hired as a care assistant in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to nursing facilities or home health agencies that offer paid on-the-job Certified Nurse Aide training, which Louisiana regulations permit while you complete certification. Ochsner Health and Amedisys both run structured onboarding programs that bring in candidates without prior clinical experience. Candidates moving from roles such as home companion, dietary aide, or patient transporter have a strong conversion rate into care assistant positions. Completing a short CNA program at a community college, even before finishing certification, gives applicants a clear edge in Louisiana hiring.
Where can I find and apply to care assistant jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to care assistant jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Search through the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each position.
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