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Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

apartment Elara Caring location_onValparaiso, IN

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time/ Laporte/Stark County At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an LPN . Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. We are growing and now need to have extra care to our patients in Laporte/Stark County! Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? Work in a collaborative environment. Paid Orientation Investing in you - skills training offered for advancement Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost Opportunities for advancement Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement On an Average Day, You Will: Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes. Communicate significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care. Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate. Implement the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources. Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care. Suggest revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager. Provide those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions. Document medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures. Treat patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner. Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits. Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel. What is Required? Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred 50% travel required Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.

Caregiver

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Caregiver

apartment HomeWell Care Services location_onValparaiso, IN

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development ATTENTION CAREGIVERS! IMMEDIATE NEED FOR GREAT CAREGIVERS! Do you want to be treated with the respect you deserve? At HomeWell Care Services we treat our employees with dignity, compassion and respect. Join a team that recognizes you are the foundation of the home care industry. Apply today! We are looking for compassionate Caregivers to be a part of our team and join us in our mission of enhancing seniors’ lives, one day at a time. You work individually with clients, one-on-one, providing a variety of non-medical services that allows you to form relationships with seniors who desire to age in place in their own homes. We are looking for people who are committed to enhance the quality of life of seniors and others by providing the best in-home care with empathy, excellence and integrity. BENEFITS Competitive compensation Referral Bonuses Flexible schedules First uniform top free Training Assistance with housing/childcare program RESPONSIBILITIES With dignity, compassion, and care, your duties include, but are not limited to: Social companionship Support with a variety of daily living tasks such as feeding and medication reminders, bathing/dressing and personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, dressing, light housekeeping, light cleaning, laundry and cooking/meal preparation Transportation to appointments, errands and social outings Standby assistance with transfers Overnight safety assistance QUALIFICATIONS No healthcare certification is required, but CNA, HHA, or 6 months plus caring for geriatric, chronically ill, or hospice persons preferred Experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's care a plus Daily access to email, the Internet, and a mobile phone Pass a criminal background check (national and any required by the state) Proof of current, negative, tuberculosis (TB) test Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position, including the ability to lift, push and pull approximately 25lbs. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation in addition to proof of valid driver's license and valid automobile insurance Ability to travel 15 miles for any scheduled shifts A compassionate heart for older adults Must possess excellent communication skills Are mature, caring, punctual and reliable