Capital Area Agency on Aging

Registration Now Open: Capital Area Agency on Aging Health Fair

Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors Await

The Capital Area Agency on Aging's Annual Health Fair is happening October 29th at the Lamar-Dixon REV Center in Gonzales, LA.

By partnering with this highly attended event, you not only gain visibility with one of the region’s largest and most engaged older adult communities—you directly strengthen Capital AAA’s mission to support the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults across 10 parishes.

For further information call the Capital Area Agency on Aging at (225) 922-2525

Information about Capital AAA Health Fair Expo:
[https://www.capitalaaa.org/annual-health-fair-expo/]

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]