Licensed Caregiver - Fulltime - Evening

Five Star Senior Living; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living care is seeking a Licensed Caregiver – LPN/LVN to join their Health & Wellness Team. This role involves providing high-quality care, supporting residents with medication management, and ensuring their overall well-being under the supervision of nurses. Ideal candidates must possess a valid nursing license and CPR certification and must demonstrate effective communication and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted nursing license in Texas required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance to residents, including bathing and dressing.
• Monitor and report on residents' health and vital signs.
• Perform nursing assessments and provide wound care as directed.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Assessment Skills

Medication Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

The Licensed Caregiver – LPN/LVN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
• Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
• Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Supporting residents with medication.
• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
• Toileting, incontinent care
• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor
• Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.
• Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.
• Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintain CEU requirements.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Staff supervision
• Assessment and resident care skills;
• Medication management principles and practice; and
• Written and verbal communication skills.