Center CNA

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

19h

About The Position

What You'll Do: Entry-level position works under the general direction of the Day Center Lead. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing participants with assistance with personal care, and assisting with center activities and meal service. Assist participants with basic activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, incontinent care, toileting, etc. as assigned. Assist participant with transfers and mobility with or without assistive devices. Assist with oral feedings of the participants. Assist with center activities and or restorative therapies as needed. Perform participant transfers regularly with the use of mechanical devices as indicated. Work with participants with varying cognitive levels, physical and sensory impairments, limited social supports, declining health and at end-of-life. Communicate and interact with PACE center staff, participants' caregivers and family members on daily basis Prepare for possibility of unexpected crisis situation to occur. Serve snacks and meals and obtain Serve Safe Handler certification. Participate in training, in-service education and required Center-based meetings. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility. Assist in the transportation of participants for facility outings. Report changes in a participant's condition to the Day Center Lead Communicate with PACE team members. Participate in training and in-service education programs. Assist patients in their homes with personal care needs on an as needed basis. Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor. 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: High School Diploma/GED and CPR certification required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant License preferred. Minimum one-year experience with older adults required. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle unusual situations. 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".

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and CPR certification required
Minimum one-year experience with older adults required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle unusual situations

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Nursing Assistant License preferred

Responsibilities

providing participants with assistance with personal care
assisting with center activities and meal service
Assist participants with basic activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, incontinent care, toileting, etc. as assigned
Assist participant with transfers and mobility with or without assistive devices
Assist with oral feedings of the participants
Assist with center activities and or restorative therapies as needed
Perform participant transfers regularly with the use of mechanical devices as indicated
Work with participants with varying cognitive levels, physical and sensory impairments, limited social supports, declining health and at end-of-life
Communicate and interact with PACE center staff, participants' caregivers and family members on daily basis
Prepare for possibility of unexpected crisis situation to occur
Serve snacks and meals and obtain Serve Safe Handler certification
Participate in training, in-service education and required Center-based meetings
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
Assist in the transportation of participants for facility outings
Report changes in a participant's condition to the Day Center Lead
Communicate with PACE team members
Participate in training and in-service education programs
Assist patients in their homes with personal care needs on an as needed basis
Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor