LPN Caregiver- Ambler PA, Sat & Sun

The LPN Caregiver provides personal care assistance and home support in order to maintain a clean, safe environment for the elderly or convalescing patient, allowing them to remain in their own home. LPN Caregivers work in patient homes and in facilities. They interact with residents, family members, personnel, and the medical staff, and communicate with nursing personnel and other units. They function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Scheduling Coordinator.

Location:

Ambler/Blue Bell PA area.

Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am.

• 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 the 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 the patient only
• Assisting clients from bed 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 the 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; understand written and verbal directions
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current LPN license (PA)
• Successful completion of a job-specific knowledge exam
• Strong organizational skills; compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
• Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
• One year of home health experience preferred
• Familiarity with feeding tubes, assisted breathing devices (ventilators), and Hoyer Lift
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination or approved medical or religious exemptions
• Driver's license and auto insurance if designated as a driver

• 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

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Healthcare

Keystone Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.