LPN

FiveStar Senior Living.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 27,689 - 36,230; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Fort Myers, FL, is seeking a Licensed Caregiver – LPN/LVN. This part-time role involves providing high-quality care under supervision, which includes assisting residents with personal hygiene, medication support, and taking vital signs. Candidates must possess a valid nursing license, be at least 18 years old, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Join our Health & Wellness Team to support our residents in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Detail daily reports to Nurse at end of shift.
• Observe and report on residents' health.
• Help residents with personal hygiene.
• Support residents with medication.
• Take vital signs and provide wound care.

Skills

Effective time management

Customer service

Assessment and resident care skills

Medication management principles

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state

Current CPR certification

Job description

Pay: $20.10-$26.30. Shift: Rotating Mondays and Tuesdays. No weekends. Part-Time: One 10 hr shift per week.

Calusa Harbour is a beautiful community in Fort Myers, FL, with more than 145 units offering assisted living.

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.

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.