Home Health Aide

Who We Are:

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.

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.