Licensed Caregiver - LPN

Five Star Senior Living
Dothan, AL
Full-time

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life.

In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • 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.
  • 30+ days ago
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