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Vicki Barton
299 Edwards St.
Youngstown, Ohio 44502
Email: vbarton@neo.easterseals.com
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SUMMARY:
Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is seeking an energetic and compassionate LPN to work in our Adult Day Care, serving our clients and helping to make a difference. This position is part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday. No evenings or weekends.
CORE VALUES:
Employees are committed to creating an environment that promotes health, happiness, independence, and safety by providing individuals with disabilities with increased opportunities for access, inclusion, and choice. Our decision-making is guided by our values of teamwork, client focus, empowerment, and integrity.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care for the clients in the Easterseals Adult Day Care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Provide direct nursing care to clients in accordance with standards of licensure.
- Assist in the facilitation of group activities as needed.
- Assist the team with various tasks to ensure all client needs are met, including but not limited to meal preparation, feeding, toileting, and transferring.
- Assist with the client intake and admissions process as needed.
- In collaboration with the RN, create and update care plans.
- Assist with the implementation of care plan goals.
- Assist the team with various tasks to ensure all client needs are met including but not limited to meal preparation, feeding, toileting, and transferring.
- Assist with quarterly data collection and with organizing documents for audits as needed.
- Attend care conferences.
- Attending mandatory staff meetings, in-service training, and competency sessions as required for the position.
- Maintains updated knowledge of regulatory standards as they relate to Medicare, CARF, ODA, ODH, VA, and other regulatory bodies as they apply to all Home and Community-Based Services.
- Adhere to the standards of conduct, established Code of Ethics, confidentiality, privacy, and security of protected health information, and all policies and procedures of Easterseals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Current, valid, unrestricted practical nursing licensure.
- Experience in the delivery and operation of adult services preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must have proof of auto insurance.
- A criminal background check must meet any requirements of the State of Ohio licensure for involvement in clinical programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Knowledge of nursing services and the ethical code of conduct associated with the State Board of Nursing.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with state, federal, and local laws as well as CARF standards
- Displays a high level of motivation and a self-imposed standard of excellence.
- Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity and sound judgment, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive interactions.
- Experience with software programs for client scheduling, care plans, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize the scheduling of work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format.
- Ability to handle conflicts and recommend resolutions professionally.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- General office equipment, including computers and applicable software programs.
- Medical equipment to be utilized in the delivery of client care.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
- Occasionally exposed to loud/noisy environments.
- Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting of clients.
- May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds to assist in the delivery of client care.
FLSA Status – Non-Exempt starting at $20/hour
Classification – Part-Time
Benefits – PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, no evenings or weekends
Drug-Free Workplace/EOE
