Personal Care LPN | 16 hours / week

16 hours / week Personal Care LPN

Fairmount Homes is a five-star rated facility located on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA .  We are dedicated to faith, family, and community and are looking for team members to join our mission to provide high quality services and enrich the lives of those we serve!

Come join the Fairmount team in the role of a Resident Assistant working in out Personal Care / Assisted Living !  Join a dynamic team serving the elderly residents as they transition from independent living to assisted living! Be a strong member of the caring team to provide compassionate care that highlights the Fairmount culture!

Personal Care LPN Position :

16 hr / wks, 6 : 30am - 2 : 30pm; Monday and Thursdays only. (Position could include a weekend requirement in the future)

Personal Care LPN Pay :

$29.60 - $32.00 hour, + $1.25 / hr weeken d shift differential

Summary and Purpose :

Core Values :  Compassion, Community, Dignity, Integrity and Quality, Teamwork and Trust

Create and support a caring and empathetic working environment

Know and observe all policies and procedures for Personal Care

Follow and support the Fairmount mission vision and values

Employment Qualifications :

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification.
• Complies with state and federal regulations
• Knowledgeable of Scope of Practice
• Able to work throughout the facility
• Demonstrates critical problem-solving and appropriate independent decision-making abilities.
• Communicates professionally with the medical staff, nursing personnel, residents and families.
• Follows Fairmount’s policies and procedures
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency.
• Able to communicate with others clearly and concisely and to identify task requirements and monitor progress toward accomplishment
• Able to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment, to cooperate and resolve conflicts, and to recognize needs and be sensitive to others
• Interacts and works well with others and enjoys working with people
• Has a sincere desire to work with older, disabled or handicapped adults
• Maintains a positive attitude and actively promotes good communication with all staff on all shifts.
• Is tactful, courteous, patient, pleasant and cheerful when dealing with nursing staff, residents, medical staff, families, and / or the general public. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and show dependability and competence.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, policies and core values of Fairmount Homes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Physical and Composure Requirements :

Mental / Emotional Demand :   Must have the ability to function calmly and professionally under stressful conditions. Must be able to communicate clearly with others, in an empathetic manner. Must be able to make others feel comfortable and create trust. Must be able to respond in an effective and caring manner when confronted with trauma, death and grief.

Compensation details : 29.6-32 Hourly Wage

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