Licensed Caregiver - LPN

  • Texas City
  • Five Star Senior Living
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
The Licensed Caregiver - LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.
What You'll Do
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Supporting residents with medication.
  • Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
  • Toileting, incontinent care
  • Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
  • Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
  • Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
  • Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
  • Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor
  • Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.
  • Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.
  • Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.
What You'll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Maintain CEU requirements.
  • Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Staff supervision
  • Assessment and resident care skills;
  • Medication management principles and practice; and
  • Written and verbal communication skills.

Location Information
The Haven & The Laurels at Stone Oak is a beautiful community in San Antonio, TX, with more than 150 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.