What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center CNA position at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans?
Job Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
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.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- 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.
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
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