Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatric Patient) - Atlanta, 30360 ($40/hr. Weekly Pay)

Gail's Homecare•Atlanta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Gail’s Homecare is a non-medical, in-home care provider dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards and adding value to the lives of clients and their families. Based in Lithonia, Georgia, the company provides services across several counties including Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jackson, and Rockdale County. Gail's Homecare values its employees and is seeking a compassionate and highly-skilled nurse (LPN/RN) to deliver various personal care and services in accordance with an established plan of care. In this role, the nurse will provide personal needs and comfort to patients in their homes, assisting with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as required by the client's needs and limitations. The position involves providing compassionate care and assistance, as well as documenting clients' progress to ensure their overall well-being.

Requirements

Active LPN license
Current CPR/BLS certification
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a healthcare setting
Driver’s License or State-Issued ID
Active RN License
Current CPR/BLS Card
TB Test Results
Social Security Card
Vaccination Card
Fingerprinting / Background Check Clearance

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Deliver various personal care and services in accordance with an established plan of care
Provide the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes
Help clients with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations
Provide compassionate care and assistance
Document clients' progress to help ensure their overall wellbeing
Monitor closely during all meals due to tendency to overstuff food
Regulate bite size and pacing to reduce choking risk
Ensure safe swallowing and intervene as needed
Provide ongoing assessment of feeding safety
Maintain continuous supervision due to safety risks
Monitor during mobility (walking, running, stairs, uneven surfaces)
Ensure safe environment at all times
Observe for any changes in condition and report/escalate as needed
Be mindful of medical history (multiple surgeries; potential future procedures)
Provide sound clinical judgment in day-to-day care
Assist with activities of daily living as needed (toileting support, including clothing assistance)
Support safe participation in daily routines and activities
Encourage appropriate use of communication tools (AAC device) to support patient interaction
Provide appropriate engagement to support the patient’s overall well-being
Participate in structured activities (e.g., simple play, outdoor time) while maintaining safety oversight
Reinforce therapy-informed activities (PT/OT exercises) as tolerated
Monthly participation in client's program on a Sunday