QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduated of an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the state as an LPN.

• Current CPR or certified within 90 days of hire

• Other certifications may be required for other areas of the organization

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LPN assumes responsibility for a specific unit or area within the organization to include

assessment (under the supervision of the RN), medication distribution, treatment clinical

documentation, and supervision of CNA’s and other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred. 2-3 years’ experience in recreation and/ Activities Director of a long-term facility

Certified Activities Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides daily care to patients to include personal grooming and hygiene

Supports in care such as oral, denture, skin care

Assists patients in daily care such as: bathing, dressing, bathroom.

Assists patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt.

Takes vital signs of patients, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information.

Assists patients to dining area for meals. May be required to assist in feeding of patients and documenting intake of nourishment.

Assists in personal grooming of patients, e.g., brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, and shaving.

Turns patient intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness.

Documents and/or reports information regarding the patients’ health, any change of medical condition, and care given.

Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested.

Understands and utilizes care plans.

Identifies the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.

Applies & releases restraints and provides exercise.

Practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients.

Provides range of motion exercises for patients.

Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and/or change in condition.

Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines.