LPN

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will ensure that the health and safety of all clients are met. The LPN will assist the RN with planning, coordinating, and managing the home care service and act within the Comprehensive Home Care regulations. The LPN is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and monitoring of home care service delivery under the direction of the Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a LPN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
• Must have a valid driver's license, if driving is required.
• Prefer at least 1 year's experience in related field.

OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and RN Supervisor.
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.

• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client's records and client living environments.

• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for staffing and notifications.

• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Reviews client service agreements with RN, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians any changes in client's needs or conditions, as needed.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
• Monitors medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Assists with compliance in meeting regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.

Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services

Tasks:

• Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.

• Monitors clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.

• Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, monitors and recommends alternative care and services, if necessary.

• Inform personnel of changes in client's needs and conditions.

• Assists ULP in service delivery.

• Maintains communication with clients, families, and other staff.

• Responds to client concerns or complaints.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff of Facility, including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding clients to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to Manager.
• Keeps RN Supervisor informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

Job Function: Other duties as assigned

• Support the mission and values of the Facility.

NOW SEEKING CAREGIVER APPLICANTS

Home Helpers Home Care, is seeking a caring, compassionate Caregiver to provide service for a client in your local area. We recognize our direct care staff as our greatest asset and offer: competitive compensation, initial & ongoing training, flexible hours, and a FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE WORK ATMOSPHERE.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Aiding with activities of daily living
• Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation
• Pick up prescriptions & assist with telehealth visits
• Light housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Providing companionship

EXCEPTIONAL CAREGIVER AWARDS

Offering compassionate care to clients in their homes is a special calling. Every year Home Helpers Home care recognizes Caregivers who have gone above and beyond with the Exceptional Caregiver Awards.

Check out some of the Exceptional Caregiver Award winners below:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Home Helpers Home Care, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants who apply to be a part of our home health care family will receive consideration without regard for race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

If you feel like you would be a great fit for our company, we invite you to apply! Every Home Helpers Home Care is an independently owned and operated franchise that uses the Home Helpers trademark under a license from H.H. Franchising Systems, Inc. All employees of local Home Helpers agencies are not employees of H.H. Franchising Systems, Inc, or any of its affiliates.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Home Helpers Corporate.