LPN - Chicago, IL

KARE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HERO Real Time Pay™

Sidekick Referral Program

KARE HERO Perks

Job summary

KARE is seeking a dedicated LPN in Chicago, IL, responsible for administering prescribed treatments and ensuring compliance with service plans. The role includes supervising resident care, administering medications, and providing assistance with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate must have a valid LPN license and demonstrate the ability to support residents physically and emotionally, especially those with memory challenges. Join a team focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Requires a current LPN license.
• Physically assist residents needing help.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Provide assistance with medication reminders and daily living activities.

Skills

Ability to lift 51 lbs

Experience with memory impairment care

Fluent in English

Education

LPN license

Job description

Benefits

• HERO Real Time Pay™ - Get paid immediately once your shift is verified
• Sidekick Referral Program - Refer your friends and get paid for shifts they work!
• KARE HERO Perks - Expenses tracker, free NAHCA membership, bonus opportunities + more!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
• Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
• Administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.
• Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart.
• Chart on his/her shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and resident status.
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
• Timely and accurately prepare incident reports.
• Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a LPN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and ability to help residents who require physical assistance.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of a community.