LPN Fulltime Evening Part time Weekends

Five Star Senior Living; Priceville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living facility is seeking a Licensed Caregiver – LPN to join their Health & Wellness Team. This role is vital in ensuring high-quality care for residents, including personal hygiene support, medication assistance, and health monitoring. The ideal candidate will hold a valid nursing license, CPR certification, and have strong communication and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass State and Company background/drug screens.
• CEU requirements must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and medication.
• Monitor vital signs and report health changes.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.

Skills

Time Management

Assessment and Resident Care Skills

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid nursing license in the state

Current CPR certification

Job description

The Opportunity

The Licensed Caregiver – LPN 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

• 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
• Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
• 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.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.
• 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.