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Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Part Time LPN in Lakewood, New York
Lakewood. Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care. LPN. PT. $21.50-$30.00/hour 2x12 hour shifts - weekends (Permanent Part-time) This LPN position will serve in our newly built Star Hospice House. The house features a total of 5 patient rooms in a newly built addition. Must be a Certified LPN. Position Description I. Position Summary Responsible for assisting RN Staff in providing care to patients and families who are experiencing life-limiting, progressive illnesses; and demonstrates sound understanding of the end stages of life. Assigned to the Star Hospice House. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide bathing, grooming and dressing per plan of care; Provide mouth and denture care per plan of care; Provide skin and foot care per plan of care; Provide toileting assistance per plan of care; Provide assistance with ambulation; Provide meal preparation; Serve and assist patient with feeding; Housekeeping throughout the residence; Empty hampers and launder patient clothing and salon towels; Change bed lines and make beds; Empty all garbage containers; Accurately measure and record patient temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiration and blood pressure; Demonstrate appropriate and safe knowledge/use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, wheelchairs, oxygen etc.); Perform range of motion and other simple/routine procedures as an extension to therapy services; Perform or assist patient with performing activities appropriate to their role in accordance with the HHA Plan of Care such as change ostomy appliance, measure intake and output, external catheter care and other tasks; Promote expression and venting of feelings and normalization of experience for patient, family and staff; Report changes in patient condition to Residence Director Support and maintain regulatory compliance; Maintain timely and appropriate records/documents per Hospice policies and procedures; Maintain/enhance professional skills and requirements including education and training; Perform other tasks and duties as assigned; Take initiative as needed or when the opportunity arises; Provide on-call services and patient visits, as scheduled; Travel as required. III. Formal Education Requirements At least a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. IV. Formal Experience Requirements At least one (1) year experience as a Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Personal Care Assistant is preferred
Location: Star Hospice House 32 W Fairmount Avenue Lakewood NY 14750
NY State LPN and basic computer skills required.
Subject to drug screening, medical exam, reference and criminal background check.
To apply, via indeed.com https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Chautauqua+Hospice&l=Jamestown%2C+NY&from=searchOnHP&vjk=4737c488524fabfb