LPN Memory Care (Anderson Memory Care)

Summerfield Senior Living; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is seeking reliable and compassionate LPNs to join their memory care team in Slidell, Louisiana. Candidates should have a valid LPN license and experience in long-term care. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' conditions, providing support, and supervising CNAs. Pay starts at $24/hr with additional weekend shift differentials. Background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN licensure in Louisiana.
• Experience in memory care or long-term care facility is preferred.
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Record resident medical history accurately using electronic systems.
• Monitor resident condition and assist in care plan formulation.
• Provide emotional support to residents and communicate with their families.

Skills

Proven experience as LPN

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Compassionate and able to handle stressful situations

Familiarity with health, safety, and sanitation standards

Education

Successful completion of LPN license program

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Anderson at Summerfield is looking for LPNs to work in our memory care community. We have full time and part time shifts available, some weekends included. Pay rate starting at $24/Hr. Weekend shift differential of $3.00 per hour. No medication administration.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate LPNs to care for our memory care residents in a professional and considerate manner. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. Will be responsible for supervision of CNA(s) while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Record resident medical history accurately utilizing electronic medical records systems
• Observe treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor resident condition and assist in composition of care plans and needs
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with residents’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role in an assisted living community or long-term care facility
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with computerized EMARs required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to calmly handle stressful situations
• Experience with dementia/memory loss preferred but not required
• Successful completion of LPN license program. Licensure in LA required.

Must be able to pass background and drug screen.