CNA's needed in Nursing Home

Who We Are: We help our neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus
EAP
What You'll Bring: Required High School Diploma or GED.
Current Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Minimum one year of experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred Experience in adult day health care, home health, long-term care, or a PACE program.
Serve Safe Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
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.
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 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.

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.

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