What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Trach and Vent- Sat & Sun, 7am - 7 pm position at KeystoneCare?
The LPN Caregiver provides the patient with personal care assistance and home support in an effort to maintain a clean, safe environment for the elderly or convalescing patient thus allowing them to remain in their own home. LPN Caregivers work in patient homes and in facilities. The LPN Caregiver possess the ability and willingness to interact with residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. They regularly communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other units. LPN Caregivers function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Scheduling Coordinator.
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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: Ambler/Blue Bell PA area
Schedule: Available Shifts
Saturday & Sunday, 7 am - 7 pm OR 7 pm- 7 am
Primary Job Responsibilities- Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort.
- Executes the patient care plan and communicates well with RN Case Manager.
- Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
- Performing personal hygiene care
- Performing light housekeeping duties in patient's living area only.
- Is aware of and follows nutritional guidelines for patients.
- Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
- Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
- Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items for patient only.
- Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back.
- With prior approval by Staffing Coordinator, accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
- Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
- Consistently shows accountability to schedule and communicates all needs for scheduling changes to Staffing Coordinator.
- With prior authorization and proper training, administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
- Trach and Vent skills
- Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program
- Current LPN license (PA)
- Successful completion of a job specific knowledge exam
- Possession of strong organization skills
- Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
- Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
- One year home health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Feeding Tubes, Assisted Breathing Devices (Ventilators) and Hoyer Lift
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
- Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
- Employees designated in a driver status will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance at all times.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Paid Travel Time and Mileage between work sites
- Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
- $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
- Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
Salary : $25