Notre Dame Hospice-CNA

At **CommCare Corporation**, we’re not just another healthcare provider. We’re an established, forward\-thinking leader in **retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care** across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values to join us. We’re seeking the right candidate for the position of **CNA at Notre Dame Hospice to serve the New Orleans area**. In this vital role, you’ll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support. **What You Bring to the Table:** ***Essential Qualifications:*** * + Provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs. + Works with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the + spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss. + Participates in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual + needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated. + Provides bereavement follow\-up services as assigned. + Maintains proper records of visits to patients/families. + Contacts clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated. + Performs occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff. + Conducts or plan for funeral or memorial service with staff. + Develops and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated. + Arranges for on\-call availability of spiritual services. + Provides educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow. **The Ideal Candidate:** * + Must hold a valid nurse aide certification with the State of Louisiana + Ability to organize, plan and supervise the care of residents. + Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. + Ability to demonstrate good emotional, mental, and physical health having sound judgment and high standards. + Ability and willingness to provide emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility. + Ability and willingness to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the nursing department and other departments. + Ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures. + Ability to adapt to on\-the\-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, handling, and caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of the basis of aseptic and sterile techniques. **Other Qualifications** ***Must possess the following skills:*** * + Has not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. + Maintains eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs throughout employment. **What We Bring to the Table:** At CommCare, we don’t just care for our residents – we care for our team. That’s why we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic learning environment that attracts, nurtures, and empowers dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional care. **Ready to make an impact?** Take the next step in your career by applying below or visiting CommCare.com/Careers to learn more about how you can join a team that values your passion, dedication and growth. **\*All Offers of employment are subject to completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid program. Pre\-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations are also required\*** **cc903**