LPN

Accord Services; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Hourly premiums for bilingual caregivers

Weekly paychecks

Sign-on bonuses

Health insurance

Long-term client opportunities

Job summary

A leader in home health services is seeking compassionate and dependable caregivers in Dalton, Georgia. The role involves providing high-quality medical and personal care to clients based on their individual needs. Essential responsibilities include timely communication with supervisors, documentation, and transporting clients to appointments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license when applicable. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification is necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence for driving cases.
• Certificate from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Driver’s license is required if driving is part of the caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and personal care based on individualized Plan of Care.
• Communicate client status changes to Nurse Supervisor promptly.
• Transport clients to and from appointments safely.
• Communicate scheduling changes to Staffing Coordinators for proper coverage.
• Drive/escort clients to appointments or activities as needed.
• Call Staffing Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules for coverage.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma/GED

CPR certification

Certificate from accredited nursing program

Certificate from nursing program

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Client vehicle (if applicable)

Job description

Accord Services, a leader in private duty home health services, is now hiring in the Dalton 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 individualized Plan of Care prepared by 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, resulting in clients’ clinical needs being met
• Provide prompt communication of changes in client medical status/emergencies to Nurse Supervisor, resulting in effective management of cases
• Provide prompt communication of changes in clients/​caregivers schedules (i.e. tardiness, vacation, requested time‑off, change of status, reduction in hours, etc.) to Staffing Coordinators, resulting in effective management of cases
• To drive/escort client to and from appointments/activities as requested, utilizing client vehicle, resulting in a safe and timely transport
• Call in to Staffing Coordinator to confirm weekly schedules, resulting in required coverage being met
• Provide accurate and timely required documentation (i.e. 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/GED
• CPR certification
• Current TB skin test or Chest X-ray
• Certificate from accredited nursing program
• Valid driver’s licence (if assigned to a case with driving privileges)
• Previous experience is preferred, but not required

Additional Information

Accord Services is growing, and we’re always interested in speaking to talented, driven, compassionate individuals that would like to join our family and make a difference in their community. So if you don’t see a listing in or near your hometown, don’t worry! We still want to talk to you! We might be expanding into your city very soon, and invite you to stay connected with us!

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