We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Seamless Cares Ltd here in Lethbridge AB. The ideal candidates are those looking to utilize their leadership skills and LPN experience in more of a one-on-one patient care setting to be able to build relationships and be a part of a team that focuses on specialized care in an environment where you feel valued and appreciated. We look forward to connecting with you!
Supervisory Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Supervising daily activities of assigned care team and providing medical guidance as needed
- Working scheduled shifts with clients in assigned pod to get a full scope of care needs, training requirements and caregiver qualifications needed
- Creating and developing care plans for assigned clients within pod, with assessments conducted regularly to ensure clients receive the care they need
- Collaborating closely with Client Director to adjust care plans, discuss resources needed for clients within each pod
- Administrative Duties (reviewing caregiver charting notes for clients within pod, communicating any changes, answering phone calls and emails)
- Collaborating with other health care professionals in the community regarding client, family and staff concerns
- Determines assistance, equipment or information required by the client or family
- Responding to medical questions and concerns
- Included in a rotation of monitoring text line during evenings and weekends (including but not limited to: providing medical guidance, updating client and family with any schedule changes etc.)
- Providing input into the assessment process to ensure clients receive appropriate services
- Completing all necessary charting, paperwork, and reporting in a clear, concise, and timely manner using electronic charting
- Training new Caregivers for new clients in pod, or clients requiring extra care
- Providing support and supervision to designated staff and providing effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, performance recognition/feedback, and safe work practices
Care Responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, dressing, self care etc.)
- Medical appointment assistance
- Planning assistance (meals/groceries/errands)
- Assisting with bed transfers, lifting, and turning
- Personal/Accompanied errands
- Preparing/serving meals
- Providing wound care
- Household tidying & light house cleaning
- Coordinating both indoor & outdoor activities
- Daily companionship (play games, conversations, puzzles, etc.)
- Helping with technology/or connecting via technology with family or friends
- Helping with personal admin (including financials, medical, taxes, pay bills, funding, etc.)
- Additional services upon request based on client needs
Qualifications:
- Current Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma or certificate
- At least 2-3 years of experience as an LPN
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, and reliable transportation
- Clean Drivers Abstract
- Criminal Background/Vulnerable Sector Background Check required
- Organizational & Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evening & Weekend availability
- Compassion for patients and families
- Respect for patient discretion and privacy
- Ability to take initiative while respecting boundaries
Please submit your application for this position by sending your resume in PDF or WORD form. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are required for further interviews will be contacted. All resumes are kept strictly confidential
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $33.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
