CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together, we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity and hope. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, while respecting the dignity and potential of all people, we collaborate to offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless and empower the vulnerable to foster a just society . Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been an open door, a warm welcome, dry ground, a defending voice, and a hand up for generations of Louisiana residents. Our shared stories and strong roots help a diverse community stand tall together. Meeting the needs of the whole person is our continued commitment .

What You'll Do:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care and support services to participants in both the PACE Center and home settings. The CNA assists participants with activities of daily living, mobility, meal service, restorative activities, personal care, and household management while promoting participant dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life. This position works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure participants receive comprehensive, person-centered care in accordance with their individualized care plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participant Care

• Assist participants with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, and personal hygiene.
• Assist participants with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility using assistive devices and mechanical lifts as needed.
• Assist with oral feeding and meal support.
• Observe and report changes in participants' physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral condition to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and meaningful engagement to participants.

Center-Based Services

• Assist with therapeutic, recreational, and social activities.
• Serve meals, snacks, and nutritional supplements in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Assist with participant transportation and community outings as assigned.
• Accompany particioants to medical appoints as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the center.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and respond appropriately during emergencies.

Home-Based Services

• Provide personal care services in participants' homes according to the care plan.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including laundry, changing bed linens, dusting, sweeping, and cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas.
• Plan and prepare simple meals and assist with meal cleanup.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments and community activities as assigned.
• Travel to participant homes and provide services to multiple participants as scheduled.

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant care and services provided.
• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, family members, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and care planning activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Follow all PACE, CCANO, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training, in-service education, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA
• Indemnity Plans
• 401k Matching
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid STD & LTD
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Employee Referral Bonus
• EAP
• Teladoc and sooo much more!

What You'll Bring:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely transfer and assist participants with mobility needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Preferred

• Experience in adult day health care, home health, long-term care, or a PACE program.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Serve Safe Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, and assist participants safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel between participant homes and PACE Center locations as needed.

Schedule:

• Weekly; Flexible

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer At the CCANO , we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCANO expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of CCANO employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The CCANO complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCANO has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All candidates for employment with CCANO must submit to a criminal records check as a condition of employment.

New employees will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to employment.

Compliance with the State of LA Child Protection Act and Archdiocese Policy on Abuse and Neglect, to provide for the safety and security of all clients served by CCANO programs.

Certain programs require additional background checks in addition to the Archdiocesan check. These may include the "State Police Check " and

" The Department of Education".