Nursing Homes across the nation are taking steps to make skilled nursing facilities more "home like" environments.  Old Jefferson is taking part in this movement wholeheartedly.  Our staff is being trained in Resident Centered Care (putting the preferences of the resident first)  and changes in our services will accommodate this new way of thinking. 

One large component of Resident Centered Care is the dining experience.  Our Registered Dietican and Clincal staff  have researched at length the effects of dietary restrictions and feel comfortable  following the recommendations of the American Medical Directors Association , Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, and the American Dietetic Association in liberalizing our diets. 

Our physicians that visit Old Jefferson agree with this way of thinking and feel that the quality of  life and nutritional status of older residents in long-term care may be enhanced by liberalization of the diet.  What does liberalization of the diet mean?  Liberalization means to minimize restrictions using the resident's preferences such as low salt, or no concentrated sweets.  Residents would eat their meals following the menus approved by the Registered Dietician that are consistent with the food pyramid.  Our physicians are reviewing each resident by individual case and changing diets where it would be a health benefit and tastier option.  The physicians always consider the medical needs of the residents in their decisions. The liberalization does not include the textures of diets such as pureed or mechanical soft.

I have enclosed literature on liberalized diets to enable a better understanding of the concept. If this change in physician order is warranted for your loved one, you will be contacted by our staff.  If you have any questions, please  contact my office at 225-753-3203.

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The commitment to this team requires a very special and gifted individual. Team member expectations are high, and for that we offer no apologies. We are humbled to be chosen as the home of many elderly and disabled. Only the best quality team will do. Our facility is always looking for warm and caring health care professionals to join our team.

If you've got what it takes:

You are encouraged to apply. We are committed to giving our employees only the very best, providing not only competitive salaries and wages, but also a large selection of benefits.

• Health Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Bonus Plans
• Uniforms
• Competitive vacation and holidays
• Meals
• Incentives
• Advancement opportunity
• The best working environment!

Positions include:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Certified Nursing Assistants
• Dietary Positions (including Professional Cooks, Cook Helpers, and Ancillary Assistants)
• Housekeeping, Laundry, and Floor Maintenance Specialist

Join our team:

Online: Click here to fill out our online application. Please note that this is a preliminary employment application. Once we have received and reviewed your submission, we will then contact you for an interview if we feel that your skills and experience can benefit the joining of our team.

Traditional: If you would like to join our team, please download our application and return it to us by: Fax: (225) 753-3721; Email: info@commcare.com; Traditional Mail: Address listed below.

Old Jefferson Community Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Old Jefferson Community Care Center
8340 Baringer Foreman Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817

                                           The Jefferson Journal

We have created a living room area located in the Activity Room on the north end of the building to heighten our activities with the cognitively impaired residents.  Please check it out.

We have recently purchased a soft serve ice cream machine for the residents to enjoy.  It is located in the Old Jefferson Cafe and is available daily.  Please enjoy!!

If a resident has a refrigerator in their room, it must be cleaned weekly.  A temperature of 40 degrees or less must be maintained on refrigerator.  If staff finds expired food items, they will be removed for the safety of the resident.  If the refrigerator cannot be maintained by the resident, it may not be a good idea to have one in the resident room.

Nursing Home week is approaching the week of May 13th.  We have many exciting activities planned.  We look forward to a fun filled week.

Happy Spring !!!

Stephanie  Marriott

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• Please call facility to update any phone numbers of relatives. We have to be able to get in touch with family, in case of emergency.
• Extension cords are not allowed in the facility per Fire Marshall standards. 
• Electric blankets are also prohibited from being kept in the resident's rooms.

  DEPARTMENT HEADS

Stephanie Marriott, Administrator

Chris Delaune RN, Director of Nursing

Aurelia Celestine, RN, ADON

Sandra Allen, LPN, Case Manager

Tara Heckard, RN, MDS Coordinator

Fred Eccles, RN, MDS Coordinator

Jackie Turner, LPN, Restorative, Super

Janice Morris, CNA Supervisor

Cindy Wedge, Social Service Director

Suzanne Trapp, Marketing Director

Pam Smith, Activity Director

Kathy Francise, Dietary Manager

Debra Barrios, Accounts Manager

Kathy Hounshell, Administrative Assistant

Penny Dowels, Medical Records

Otis Jones, Housekeeping/ Laundry

John Murray, Maintenance

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