Personal Care Assistant (PCA) PRN, Part-time, Full-time
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Experience providing care to elderly individuals with varying levels of cognitive impairment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle challenging or unexpected situations.
- Ability to safely maneuver and operate general household equipment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct personal care and hygiene to participants in the day center and/or their homes.
- Performs duties in a manner that assures the personal privacy and dignity of participants (i.e. HIPPA compliance).
- Assist participants with toileting, feeding and other activities of daily living as assigned.
- Performs non-skilled tasks as assigned as part of the established plan of care.
- Assist in the transportation of participants for facility outings and assist in the ambulation of participants.
- Assist with center activities, lunch service, and/or other therapies as assigned.
- Assist in conducting group classes by managing the activities appropriate to participant's level of functioning.
- Participates in meetings, in-service training, and all other required program functions.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
