Capital Area Agency on Aging

Position Available

Long Term Care Ombudsman - Lafourche

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to improve the quality of life for long-term care residents. Visits residents in assigned facilities in each nursing home, assisted living facilities and skilled units of hospitals plus occasional meetings. Assists with raising community awareness about nursing home care by conducting/attending outreach and training events. All investigatory files, complaints, responses to complaints and all other information related to any complaint or investigation maintained by the ombudsman program shall be considered confidential information in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 40:2010.5; all information obtained by or discovered by any representative of the Ombudsman program pertaining to complaints shall be considered confidential. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

At least two (2) years of experience in working with elderly and/or disabled persons; successful completion of state-sponsored certification training; good listening abilities, communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work well with others, ability to be objective, positive, and to use good judgment; interest and concern for people. Must have transportation and be able to travel in service area. Service area includes Iberville, Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. Must reside in or near these parishes.

Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week)

Salary Range: $14 - $16 per hour

Email resume to: [email protected]

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