Our Company:
ResCare Community Living
Overview:
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client’s health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Providing 1:1 care for client following client's plan of care at all times while maintaining client's dignity and independence
Monitoring client’s vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the Case Manager and Physician
Administering medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
Completing routines as established by other care professionals such as PT, OT, Speech Therapists
Ensuring infection control policies are maintained at all times, reporting possible communicable diseases or infections and ensuring the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documenting the progress and outcomes for established goals and informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
Coordinating or ordering supplies, medications, and feedings as needed to insure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
Ensuring all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician
Monitoring incidents involving individuals, ensuring incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and informing case managers, and examining the individual following the incident
Ensuring all medical equipment is maintained and reporting faulty equipment to DME for repair
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
LPN/LPT/LVN Degree from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the state of practice
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of car insurance
CPR professional certification
Experience in administering medications
1 years of nursing experience preferred
Home health care experience preferred
Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds
Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk for periods of time
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
About our Line of Business: ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information:
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Salary Range: USD $25.00 / Hour