LPNRN Buffalo NY

KARE; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Time Pay

Referral Program

Expenses tracker

Free NAHCA membership

Job summary

A caregiving app provider is seeking LPNs to join their HERO Community in Buffalo, NY. As a KARE Hero, you'll respond to senior care needs with flexible scheduling, allowing you to work based on your own availability. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting changes in resident status, and aiding with daily living activities. Ideal candidates must have a valid LPN RN license and the ability to lift at least 51 lbs. Enjoy quick payments and various perks like a referral program and support resources.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid LPN RN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Administer and chart medications and injections.
• Assist residents with medication reminders and other daily activities.

Skills

Lifting at least 51 lbs

Fluency in English

Education

LPN RN license

Job description

Overview

Join the KARE Revolution!

Our mission is to transform caregivers and nurses into KARE Heroes who can save the day by responding to the call from senior care communities. Become part of the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get started and stay booked.

Salary: $28-40/HR

What is KARE?

KARE is an app that connects caregivers with senior living communities in need of support.

DOWNLOAD KARE AND START EARNING TODAY!

Why KARE?

• Earn extra income using the license you already have.
• Control your own schedule and work when you want!
• Access to potential new employers! – no contracts or long-term commitments.
• Find your next permanent position with the KARE app.
• Unlike an agency, if one of our client communities wants to hire you, we don\'t charge anything. In fact, many of our Heroes use our KARE app to find their next permanent position!
• Work in any state in which you are licensed!

3 Simple Steps to Get Started:

1. Download the app
2. Complete a quick interview with the KARE Team
3. Get verified and start working!

Some of the fun benefits you will receive by being a HERO include:

• 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 residents 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 RN 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.