LPN/skilled caregiver for 7 year old boy
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled caregiver to assist a disabled 7-year-old boy at home and at school. The child is blind, deaf, has limited mobility, and has a G-tube. The caregiver will provide personal care, G-tube feedings and tube care, supervision, and companionship, and communicate regularly with the family about daily activities and any changes in the child’s status. The position is primarily required during daytime hours. The immediate schedule need is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with gap coverage on those days from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and after school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Licensure as an LPN is preferred.
- Previous caregiving experience with pediatric clients is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure as an LPN.
- Previous caregiving experience with pediatric clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide incontinence care, including changing and hygiene as needed.
- Assist with clothing changes as needed.
- Provide light bathing as needed, such as wiping the child’s face or hands after food or drink spills.
- Provide G-tube feedings and tube care.
- Engage the child in play, supervision, and conversation.
- Communicate regularly with the child’s family about daily activities and changes in the child’s status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
