RN / LPN - Overnight Care for Veteran in the Kansas City Area

Job Description

Job Description

Aging in Place is locally-owned and operated by a nurse that understands the true meaning of compassion. The company was born out of a vision of providing an aging community with a means of securing and receiving a high quality of care in the comfort of their own homes. Aging in Place is now committed to providing the much needed quality care for Seniors and Veterans.

We are currently staffing a LPN / RN position for Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 pm to 4 am. This is a one-on-one in home private care position with a Veteran.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing.

Provide assistance with personal care such as to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating.

Help clients take prescribed medication

• Must have knowledge of assistive lift devices

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day

Ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

Prior experience in nursing (minimum of 1 year)

Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

Hoyer Lift and Sit to Stand Lift Experience (specific to client)

Must be reliable, dependable, punctual

Good communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and , prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.