Personal Care LPN
About The Position
Join our awesome Easterseals-Goodwill team in providing quality care services. Employees working 30 hours plus are eligible for the Montana Healthcare for Healthcare Workers Initiative 70/30 plan with a $35.00 monthly premium! Easterseals-Goodwill provides quality in-home personal care services in Great Falls and rural communities. Our goal is to offer support to help elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, individuals recovering from surgery, illness or injury, or individuals in transition from nursing homes to live independently in their own homes. Works with Personal Care Coordinator, Medicaid Case Management Team, and other referral sources in implementing Personal Care Attendant Services and Private Duty Nursing Services to meet patient needs. This includes recruiting, hiring, orientating, supervising Personal Care Attendants; evaluating patient needs and placing appropriate care attendant(s) to meet the needs of the patient; monitors personal care attendant services and recipient satisfaction. Other duties include: Medication setup, administration, and education Vital sign monitoring Blood draws and lab specimen collection Catheter changes, care, and education Assesses and evaluates patient's condition; reports to Physicians and Personal Care Coordinator Collaborates with Physicians and Personal Care Attendants to plan care
Requirements
- Knowledge of the problems and needs of the elderly and physically disabled.
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to implement and use computer software accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
- Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
- Applicant must pass a background check and DMV check.
- Associate's degree
- 0-2 years in home care experience helpful, but not necessary.
- Current LPN licensure in the State of Montana
- Current CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- 0-2 years in home care experience helpful, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Medication setup, administration, and education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Blood draws and lab specimen collection
- Catheter changes, care, and education
- Assesses and evaluates patient's condition; reports to Physicians and Personal Care Coordinator
- Collaborates with Physicians and Personal Care Attendants to plan care
- Recruiting, hiring, orientating, supervising Personal Care Attendants
- Evaluating patient needs and placing appropriate care attendant(s) to meet the needs of the patient
- Monitors personal care attendant services and recipient satisfaction
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts
- 10% Discount on ESGW Services
- Employee Wellness Program
- 30% Discount at Goodwill Stores
- Easterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) program. Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms. Contact your loan provider for more information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
