Our Mission Statement
Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
Our Community
We have grown from humble beginnings in 1932, from serving 12 residents in one small house in Hagerstown, MD to serving over 2,200 individuals and employing over 1,300 co-workers at five different locations in MD and PA. Our co-workers' dedication, skills, loyalty, and compassion have been the key to Homewood's success. At Homewood, you'll become part of a professional and compassionate team, united by a shared commitment to excellence in care and genuine community connection.
What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks :
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Assistance for new LPNs / RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
- Shift and weekend differentials
But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes :
Referral bonus of up to $600Tuition reimbursementHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsRetirement contributionsProfessional licensure reimbursementWant to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.
Job Summary :
Assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.
Essential Functions :
Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential informationComplies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practicesAdministers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniquesProvides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residentsAssigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of careAccurately transcribes and carries out all physicians orders and assists with physician visitsParticipates in resident care planningEvaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocolAssists with admissions and discharges of residentsAssists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality AidesAssists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permitAssists with carrying out physician ordersPerforms other functions as directed by the supervisorQualifications :
Current and valid LPN license in the state providing nursing carePossesses judgment capabilities, initiative and dependabilityAbility to read, write and understand English wellAbility to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shiftAbility to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shiftStanding and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) respond to emergency needs of the Retirement CommunityAbility to push a med cart in dispensing medicationsMust be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residentsAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate to residents at a level they can understandPhysical Requirements :
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an 8 hour shift. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.