Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Assisted Living, Best Practices, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dementia, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Medical Terminology, Medication Administration, Nursing, Psychology, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation
Summerfield of Hammond is looking for a reliable, compassionate LPN to care of our residents in a professional and considerate manner. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. Will be responsible for supervision of CNA's while on duty.
This position is part time from 9:00pm to 5:00am. The pay rate starts at $25/Hr. with weekend shift differential pay. No medication administration.
Responsibilities- Monitor residents condition, ADL's and assist in composition of care plans and needs
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with residents’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and instructions
Skills- Proven experience as LPN or similar role in an assisted living community or long-term care facility
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work within a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to calmly handle stressful situations
- Experience with dementia/memory loss preferred but not required
- Knowledge of PointClickCare are similar program
- Successful completion of LPN license program. Licensure in LA required.
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Summerfield Senior Living