LPN

The LPN is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within the community. The LPN assists in developing, coordinating and performing tasks on the service plan according to the resident’s preferences and abilities. The LPN serves as a supervisor and monitors the Resident Assistants on the same shift. The LPN acts as the designated person in charge in the absence of the Executive Director and other Department Heads when they are the Senior Medication Aide on duty in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Licensed Practical LPN
- Must meet requirements imposed by the licensing authorities.
- Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must be of good character; considerate; tolerant of aged and disabled persons.
- Must be clean and well groomed.
- Must have an acceptable criminal record check
- Documented TB screening.
- Must have or complete CPR/ 1st Aide within first 60 days of employment.
- Must be able to perform resident care with awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record and follow work schedule.
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Self starter
- Organizes and utilizes time appropriately
- Must be mature in behavior, attitude, speech and action.
- Must be pleasant in demeanor and tone of voice.
- Must perform unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and display willingness to assist co-workers.
- Must abide by established policies and procedures of the community.
- Looks for ways to improve the community function.
- Must keep work areas neat and clean
- Has the ability to spend long periods of time on their feet and to ambulate quickly.
- Must be free of non-treated communicable disease.
- Must be accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned tasks.
- Ability and willingness to learn quickly.
- Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills.
- Must be willing to work with the elderly population.
- Must be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must pass required background checks and meet all regulatory health and training requirements.
- Because staffing levels in senior living are census- and care-needs driven, work hours and schedules are not guaranteed and may be modified, increased, or reduced at any time based on operational and business needs.