Five Star Quality Care, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
The Licensed Caregiver - LPN/LVN 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
* Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift * Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively * 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 * 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 have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state. * 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. * 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.
Location Information
The Forum at Deer Creek is a beautiful community in Deerfield Beach, FL, with more than 225 units offering independent living and assisted living.
The Opportunity
The Licensed Caregiver - LPN/LVN 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
* Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift * Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively * 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 * 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 have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state. * 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. * 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.
Location Information
The Forum at Deer Creek is a beautiful community in Deerfield Beach, FL, with more than 225 units offering independent living and assisted living.