What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Home Care LPN position at Axcess Healthcare Services?
Do you love working with children? Do you strive to make a difference with children with special needs?
Then THIS is the JOB for you!
Then THIS is the JOB for you!
What we are looking for
We currently have a 18 year old male client in the Ravenel area. This client is nonverbal & requires moderate assistance with ambulation & mobility; he can move around on his hands & knees. He utilizes a wheelchair & AFO's. Client is dependent for all daily living skills & uses a G-Tube for feedings & medications during an illness. 2 cats in the home The schedule is Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's 6a-6pm
Who we are
Axcess is a home care provider that services children with special needs and disabilities across the state of South Carolina. We are contracted with Community Long Term Care and the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to provide care to children who qualify for aide services. We are hiring for multiple children across the state so please be sure to check all our listings.We currently have a 18 year old male client in the Ravenel area. This client is nonverbal & requires moderate assistance with ambulation & mobility; he can move around on his hands & knees. He utilizes a wheelchair & AFO's. Client is dependent for all daily living skills & uses a G-Tube for feedings & medications during an illness. 2 cats in the home The schedule is Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's 6a-6pm
Who we are
What we do
Our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care to children while giving parents piece of mind during your visit. Each child is unique in the activities they need assistance with but may include:
~medication administration~catheter care~tracheostomy care~wound care~ventilator care~assistance with ADLs~accompanying parents to appointments and therapies
As a Home Care LPN, you may also be required to assist with light housekeeping and laundry as well. This service is aimed to help the child and the parents/guardians.
Qualifications
To be qualified as a Home Care LPN you must:
- Have an active LPN license to practice in SC
- Have one year of clinical experience
- Annual TB tests; if expired Axcess covers the cost of the test
- Have current CPR certification; if expired Axcess can direct you to training sites
- Pass a background (SLED) check
- Pass a drug test
- Be physically able to provide care to a child with special needs
- Have a valid drivers license and insured transportation
Axcess strives to maintain a positive work environment with telephone assistance from 8am until midnight 7 days a week for any issues that should arise.
Other benefits include:
- Weekly pay every FRIDAY by direct deposit. Debit cards available if needed.
- No out-of-pocket expenses for background check, DMV check, drug test, TB test, etc.
- Electronic time management so no trips to an office to submit timesheets.
- In-person appointments just once a year for education and annual requirements. All other education is done via a mobile app.
- Insurance benefits after probationary period IF working more than 30 hours a week
- PAID Training