Community Health Worker - PRN
- PRN / per diem
Medicare rating of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Louisiana's hospitals average 2.8). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 8% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Louisiana hospitals by rating.
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About the job
The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted resource for FMOLHS programs by helping individuals and families connect with services, navigate community resources, and achieve their health and wellness goals. The CHW builds relationships, provides education and support, and helps reduce barriers to health and well-being.
- Welcome and engage participants in a warm, respectful, and supportive manner.
- Build trusting relationships with individuals and families in order to best assess participants' needs and connect them with appropriate community resources.
- Assist participants in navigating health care, social services, and community support systems.
- Provide education on health, wellness, prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
- Coordinate referrals and follow up to help ensure participants receive needed services.
- Document participant interactions and maintain accurate records.
- Participate in outreach events and activities that promote health and community engagement, and collaborate with hospital departments and community organizations.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with all hospital policies and procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic computer skills and ability to document services provided.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with diverse communities, social services, healthcare, or community organizations preferred.
- Community Health Worker certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive.
- Strong problem-solving and resource navigation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent listening and relationship-building abilities.
- Commitment to improving community health and reducing barriers to care.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk throughout the facilities and participate in community outreach activities.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
From FMOL Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About FMOL Health
FMOL Health is a non-profit Catholic health system sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with 10 (source: FMOL Health, Home) hospitals and 20,000 (source: FMOL Health, Home) team members caring for more than 2 million (source: FMOL Health, Home) people a year in Louisiana and Mississippi. Source: FMOL Health, Home
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