LPN

Accord Services; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers

Weekly paychecks

Sign-on bonuses (for qualified caregivers)

Health insurance (eligibility requirements apply)

Opportunity to work long term with clients

Job summary

Accord Services is hiring caregivers in Athens, Georgia. Candidates will provide essential medical and personal care to clients based on individualized plans. Successful applicants will be compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, along with CPR certification and a certificate from an accredited nursing program.

The role includes tasks such as orienting new caregivers and maintaining communication regarding client status. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable caregiver focused on client well-being.
• Maintains communication with Nurse Supervisors and Staffing Coordinators.
• Valid driver's license if assigned to transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care according to clients' individual plans.
• Orient new caregivers to clients' care plans and needs.
• Ensure timely communication regarding changes in client status.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Dependability

Service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Certificate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Accord Services, a leader in private duty home health services in the state of Georgia & Alabama, is now hiring in the Athens area to care for our treasured clients. If you are a compassionate, dependable, service oriented caregiver, we strongly encourage you to apply for an opening with us today to learn more about how Accord Services can help you realize your professional and personal goals.

Just a few of the perks we offer include:

• competitive pay rates
• hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers
• weekly paychecks
• sign‑on bonuses (for qualified caregivers)
• health insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
• opportunity to work long term with the same client(s)

Job Description

To provide the highest quality of care to Accord Services clients utilizing the Plan of Care provided to ensure client’s needs are met in relation to safety, well‑being and satisfaction.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care for the client based on an individualized Plan of Care prepared by the Nurse Supervisor available in the client’s home, resulting in satisfaction for all parties involved.
• Orient new caregivers to cases and clients’ plan of care, ensuring client’s clinical needs are met.
• Provide prompt communication of changes in client medical status or emergencies to the Nurse Supervisor, ensuring effective management of cases.
• Provide prompt communication of changes in clients’ or caregivers’ schedules (e.g., tardiness, vacation, requested time‑off, change of status, reduction in hours) to Staffing Coordinators, ensuring effective management of cases.
• Drive or escort client to and from appointments or activities as requested, utilizing client vehicle, ensuring safe and timely transport.
• Call in to Staffing Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules, ensuring required coverage is met.
• Provide accurate and timely required documentation (e.g., declining to participate in all parts of Plan of Care), ensuring effective management of cases and DHR compliance.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

LPN requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification.
• Current TB skin test or Chest X‑ray.
• Certificate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid driver’s license (if assigned to a case with driving privileges).
• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.