Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Company: Peoples Care Behavioral Health
Location: Tulare
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Changing Lives Shaping The Future02SARB - Licensed Vocational
NurseLICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
-HIRING NOW!Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed
Psychiatric TechnicianHourly Rate :$23.00Shifts Needed : AM/PMJob
Status : Full time/Part timeWork Locations : Visalia, CA***DURING
THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME (COVID19), PEOPLE'S CARE IS DEDICATED TO
PROVIDING SAFE CARE FOR OUR CONSUMERS BY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED
CDC GUIDELINES***COME JOIN OUR TEAM! -Do you have a passion for
providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you
thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive,
life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply!
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance offered
- 401(K)
- Paid Time Off
- Company Perks and Discounts
- NEW ON-DEMAND PAY!People's Care -is hiring compassionate
amazing providers to support and care for adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities.Here's What You'll DoJOB SUMMARY:The
LVN is responsible to assist the with the coordination of the home
so that the residents' health and safety needs are met. The Lead
assists to maintaincompliance under the California Code of
Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title22 as well as the Lanterman
Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN isexpected to ensure
residents to maximize independence.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer medications to individuals and follow the five
rights for verification purposes
- Attend residents' doctor appointments and address any concerns
and changes with the attending physician
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as
bathing, cleaning, preparing meals, grooming, cooking, cleaning
etc.
- Assess residents' and participants' wounds, help with dressing
change and breathing treatments, as needed
- Audit all medications during a new medication cycle and check
the five rights for verification
- Perform g-tube insertions for feeding to individuals
- Perform colostomy care to individuals
- Perform intramuscular injections
- Perform diabetes insulin medication injection to individuals
- Evaluate residents' and participants' level of consciousness,
neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented
post seizure and/or any traumatic episodes
- Redirect in the event of a behavioral episode and continue to
support and listen to individual's needs
- Complete and update client notes system on a daily basis.
Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both
Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informed
- Assess and identify sign and symptoms of infections (early and
late signs)
- Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs,
(understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe
assessments
- Participate in community outing events with the individuals
such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activities
- Performs other related duties and assignments as
requiredREQUIREMENTS:
- 1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental
disabilities
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License (Required)
- Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention
Intervention)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a California Driver's License
- Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment
requirements, including but not limited to a background check.Shift
availability:
- Day shift
- Night ShiftWork Location:
- One locationCOVID-19 considerations:Must be fully Vaccinated or
have a medical/religious willing to get weekly tested in
homes.Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy - -PandoLogic.
Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Location: Tulare, CA -
93275
Keywords: Peoples Care Behavioral Health, Tulare , Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Healthcare , Tulare, California
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