Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Instead Senior Care

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: Objective:The LPN is expected to perform a variety of duties that relate to client care, delegations, on call, overnights and weekends.Primary Responsibilities:· Reflect the core values of Alberta In-Home Care Ltd., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise).· Maintain ongoing communication and a consistent follow-up schedule with potential clients and families who have yet to commit to service.· Work with other team members to coordinate various aspects of a client’s care.· Conduct client/CAREGiver introductions with every new client and with every new CAREGiver.· Create and maintain client and responsible party records documenting all quality assurance meetings.· Recognize and pursue opportunities to modify service plans to best support the ongoing needs of clients through a quality assurance program.· Demonstrate open and effective communication with clients, family members, the franchise owner, colleagues and CAREGivers, and referral providers/care providers.· Work with clients and their families on the various issues that may arise to ensure they are getting resolution to issues as well as receiving the services needed.· Demonstrate open and effective communication with the franchise owner, colleagues, CAREGivers, clients and family members.· Maintain regular attendance at the office to execute job responsibilities.· Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.Secondary Responsibilities:· Participate as needed in all CAREGiver meetings· Perform any and all other functions deemed necessaryEducation/Experience Requirements· LPN· One year experience in home care, health care or senior-related industry required, an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.· Must possess a valid driver’s licenseKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:· Must have an understanding of and uphold the policies and procedures established by Alberta In-Home Care Ltd., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise)· Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to listen effectively· Must have the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality of information and meet deadlines· Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills as well as sound judgment and good decision-making skills· Must demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with office standards, practices, policies and procedures· Must demonstrate knowledge of the senior care industry· Must have the ability to organize and prioritize daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly work· Must have the ability to establish good working relationships with the franchise owner, office colleagues, CAREGivers and the community· Must have the ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor· Must have the ability to operate office equipment· Must be patient and congenial on the telephone· Must have computer skills and be proficient in Excel and Word· Must have the availability to work evenings or weekends as required· Must have the ability to perform duties in a professional office setting· Must have the ability to work as a part of a team

Company Name: Home Instead Senior Care

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