At Evergreen Woods we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle : People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse I.
POSITION SUMMARY : Provides hands on resident care, proper and timely administration of medications and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any / all emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided.
Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.
Following the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Care Plan; assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
Assists with in-service and on the job training and mentoring of Team Members.
Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
o People First, Always
o We Exist to Serve our Members
o We Have a Responsibility to be Full
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.
TRAVEL : No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
High school diploma or GED
Four year college or university degree desired.
1-2 years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Licensed Practical Nurse • North Branford, CT, US