Staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete necessary documentation for nursing assessments and planning evaluations.
• Evaluate clients as necessary to ensure client needs align with the care plan.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs and develop a care plan.
• Coordinate with management and RNs to implement and revise operational procedures for quality client care.
• Mentor peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on behalf of clients to uphold patient rights.
• Be aware of home safety issues and ensure all responsibilities are completed safely.
• Respond promptly to client complaints and document them for review.
• Lead caregiver trainings at Senior Helpers of Northern Queens office.
• Manage caregivers and provide feedback and training as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective interaction with colleagues, clients, and supervisors.
• Good judgment and self-control.
• Comprehension and communication skills, including listening and understanding information and ideas through verbal and written communication.
• Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty.
• Treatment of clients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to remain calm under stress and communicate effectively.
• Good decision-making skills, analyzing information, evaluating results, and implementing solutions.
• Self-motivation and continuous learning.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, move, and assist clients.
• Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information.
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Able to work in a state of alertness and safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Licensed Registered LPN.
• At least two years of experience in home health care.
• Meet NY state requirements for caregiving/RN services.
• Valid and current state driver’s license and insurance.

Company Perks

• Paid sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts and rewards.
• Reimbursement for mileage.
• Flexible schedule.
• Overtime pay.
• LifeMart perks.

Benefits

• Competitive wages starting at $35.00 per hour, plus a $100.00 referral bonus.
• Full range of superior home care services for culturally diverse clients.
• Great working environment and supportive team.
• Continuing education/professional development assistance.
• Annual physical with MMR and PPD/TB tests.

Pay & Schedule

• $35.00 per hour.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Work location: In-office/remote/in-client’s homes, as needed.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts and rewards.
• Reimbursement for mileage.
• Flexible schedule.
• Overtime pay.
• LifeMart perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Senior Helpers is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

• To apply, please send your resume and complete our pre-screening survey.