Home Care Agency with NO traveling!
Independence Home Care of New York, Inc. was created to become a very unique provider of high quality residence-based home care services. As a home care agency, the majority of our Patients are with us because, although they may not require nursing home care, they do need assistance with a great amount of ADL support.
Our goal will be to keep this population safe, healthy, happy and aging in place!
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for the aging population in a professional and caring manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse.. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Shifts:
5:00am - 1:00pm
11:00am - 7:00pm
2:00pm - 10:00pm
All shifts are Monday through Friday, every other weekend
Responsibilities
- This position does direct care alongside HHA's
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
Skills
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with Home health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
Uniform:
Patient Type:
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person