LPN & Direct Support Specialist: Community Care Advocate

AHRC NASSAU; Syosset (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct medical care within the Day Habilitation program under RN/MD supervision. Responsibilities include gastrostomy feedings, airway suctioning (RN on-site), medication administration, and medical documentation.

The role involves accompanying individuals to activities and ensuring safety and quality of care. Qualified candidates hold a NYS LPN license, have strong communication skills, and meet NYS driver license requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid NY State LPN license required.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• AMAP/First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R training preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver License required.
• Must maintain NYS driver’s license and remain a qualified driver per agency policy.
• Minimum 1 year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct medical care for individuals in the Day Habilitation program, including gastrostomy tube feedings, suctioning (RN on-site), and medication administration.
• Accompanies medically frail individuals during transit between homes and Day Habilitation program.
• Gathers medical data from families, physicians, and residential providers; assists RN with documentation.
• Provides feedback to the RN on program and agency medical documentation completion.
• Facilitates communication between family and program regarding medical status.
• Administers prescribed medications per program and agency requirements.
• Oversees and treats as directed by the RN and reports changes in medical status to RN and administration.
• Attends required trainings; performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Connaissances

Communication skills

First aid/CPR/SCIP-R training

Outils

NYS Driver License

Description du poste

AHRC Nassau is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct medical care within the Day Habilitation program under RN/MD supervision. Responsibilities include gastrostomy feedings, airway suctioning (RN on-site), medication administration, and medical documentation.

The role involves accompanying individuals to activities and ensuring safety and quality of care. Qualified candidates hold a NYS LPN license, have strong communication skills, and meet NYS driver license requirements.