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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Adult Care Assistant - BR PACE and Home Care
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A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$27,848 / year median in Louisiana
+21% projected growth
Job Description
View More Jobs Adult Care Assistant - BR PACE and Home Care Baton Rouge, LA, United States (On-site) Job Description The Adult Care Assistant provides personal care, companionship, transportation assistance, and support services to participants under the direction of the interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, meal preparation, housekeeping, documentation, and transportation services. Responsibilities Patient Care Record pertinent information related to participant care and services provided. Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, ambulation, and personal hygiene. Assist with catheter care, skin care, incontinence care, and obtaining vital signs as directed. Remind participants to take medications according to the care plan. Perform meal-related functions, including meal preparation, serving meals and snacks, assisting with feeding when necessary, and following dietary and food storage guidelines. Assist participants with therapy exercises under the direction of Physical and Occupational Therapy staff. Observe, document, and report changes in participant condition, incidents, and other concerns to the appropriate team members. Provide companionship, social interaction, and emotional support to participants. Accompany participants to medical appointments and community activities as outlined in the care plan. Assist with grocery shopping and other approved errands independently or with the participant. Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and routine household tasks. Follow Participant Rights guidelines at all times, ensuring participants are treated with dignity, respect, and confidentiality. Communicate effectively and professionally with participants, families, staff, and community partners. Accurately prepare daily records and documentation and submit all required paperwork to the office by established deadlines. Participate in mandatory in-service education, training programs, and staff development activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Quality Demonstrate knowledge of and participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives. Document participant care daily in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and/or appropriate home care documentation system. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete participant records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Collaboration & Partnership Work collaboratively with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Interdisciplinary Team to ensure participants receive coordinated, high-quality care. Follow care plans, policies, procedures, and participant care instructions established by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Communicate effectively with participants, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive participant outcomes. Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to participant-centered care while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Other Duties as Assigned Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership. Actively participate in unit teams, work groups, committees, and organizational initiatives as requested. Demonstrate a team-oriented approach by anticipating needs and voluntarily assisting coworkers when appropriate. Attend and participate in all mandatory in-services and training programs, including those required by CMS regulations.