Home Health Aide

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

10h

About The Position

What You'll Do: Works under the direction of the Home Health Coordinators and reports to the Home Health Manager. Responsibilities include but not limited to providing participants assistance with personal care and household management in the home setting. Assist participants with basic activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, etc. as assigned. Assist participant with transfers and mobility with or without assistive devices. Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping, including changing bed linens, dusting, sweeping, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and doing laundry. Provide companionship and stimulation for the participant. Accompany the participant to doctors or other appointments as needed. Perform other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the Care Plan. Remind participants to take medication at the appropriate time. Plan and prepare simple meals; serve meals, supplements and snacks; and cleanup. Assist with oral feeding of the participant if needed. Observe/report changes in the participant's condition to Home Health Coordinator of Manager. Participate in training and in-service education programs. Perform participant transfers regularly with the use of mechanical devices as indicated. Travel to participants; homes and visit multiple participants on the same day (4-5 participants) 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 participants' caregivers and family members on daily basis 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 preferred. Current Certified Nursing Assistant License preferred. Minimum two-years related 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.

Requirements

Minimum two-years related experience with older adults required.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle unusual situations.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED and CPR certification preferred.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant License preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing participants assistance with personal care and household management in the home setting.
Assist participants with basic activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, etc. as assigned.
Assist participant with transfers and mobility with or without assistive devices.
Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping, including changing bed linens, dusting, sweeping, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and doing laundry.
Provide companionship and stimulation for the participant.
Accompany the participant to doctors or other appointments as needed.
Perform other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the Care Plan.
Remind participants to take medication at the appropriate time.
Plan and prepare simple meals; serve meals, supplements and snacks; and cleanup.
Assist with oral feeding of the participant if needed.
Observe/report changes in the participant's condition to Home Health Coordinator of Manager.
Participate in training and in-service education programs.
Perform participant transfers regularly with the use of mechanical devices as indicated.
Travel to participants; homes and visit multiple participants on the same day (4-5 participants)
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 participants' caregivers and family members on daily basis