Licensed Vocational Nurse - Inglewood, CA

Redwood Family Care Network•Inglewood, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Family Care Network is 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 tolerance stance 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.

Requirements

1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
Licensed Vocational Nurse License (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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of the home so that the residents' health and safety needs are met.
Maintain compliance under the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title 22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code).
Ensure residents maximize independence.
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 the 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 signs 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.