Changing Lives Shaping The Future
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bonus: $500 Sign On - after 90 days probation
Hourly Rate :$33-35
Shifts Needed : AM/PM
Job Status : Full time
Work Locations : Fillmore, CA
Redwood Family Care Networkis an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Our Mission is to provide World Class
person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.
Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerancestance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.
Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.We are looking forindividuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Benefits: Full-Time
- Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- PTO (Paid time off)
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Pre-Tax 401(k)
- After-Tax Roth
- Tuition discount through Capella University
Benefits: Part-Time
- Sick Time
- EAP (Employee assistance program)
- Employee discount program
- Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
- Tuition discount through Capella University
Essential Functions
- Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
- Assist clients with bathroom needs.
- Change clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
- Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
- Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
Education and Experience:
- Direct Support Professional Certificate Year 1 & Year 2 (Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of hire)
- Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a California Driver’s License
- Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Here's What You'll Do
JOB SUMMARY:
The LVN/LPT is responsible to assist the with the coordination of the home so that the residents' health and safety needs are met. The Lead assists to maintain
compliance under the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title 22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN/LPT is
expected to ensure residents to maximize independence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposes
- Attend residents’ doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physician
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, cleaning, preparing meals, grooming, cooking, cleaning etc.
- Assess residents’ and participants’ wounds, help with dressing change and breathing treatments, as needed
- Audit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the five rights for verification
- Perform g-tube insertions for feeding to individuals
- Perform colostomy care to individuals
- Perform intramuscular injections
- Perform diabetes insulin medication injection to individuals
- Evaluate residents’ and participants’ level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodes
- Redirect in the event of a behavioral episode and continue to support and listen to individual’s needs
- Complete and update client notes system on a daily basis. Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informed
- Assess and identify sign and symptoms of infections (early and late signs)
- Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs, (understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe assessments
- Participate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activities
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
- Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Required)
- Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a California Driver’s License
- Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.
Shift availability:
Apply at:www.redwoodfcn.com
$500.00 Sign-On Bonus is paid out after 90 Days of Employment
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