LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for Staffing & Home Care

Western MA & Tampa Bay Area, FL

HomeCare Hands is an independently owned and operated business headquartered in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts! We strive to deliver nothing less than top quality, superior care in any situation. We have over forty years of experience in the private-duty and facility care field including planning, scheduling, and maintaining our own clients as well as long-term care facilities.

Job Description: If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a fast-paced work environment, we want to hear from you! LPNs are urgently needed for all shifts; We are offering very competitive pay and flexible scheduling hours including per diem shifts.

Come Join HomeCare Hands 24/7 Care at Home & Staffing Services and be a part of a fast-growing team of healthcare professionals!

What We Offer:

• Bi-Weekly direct deposit and accrued paid sick time off

• Flexible part-time and full-time schedules - all shifts available! Our managers will work with you to build a schedule that meets YOUR needs

• Referral Bonuses and Exemplary Employee Rewards

• Holiday and Vacation Pay

• Last Minute Shift Sign-Up Bonuses

Job Duties:

• Provide bedside care

• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects

• Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)

• Assist with resident comfort

• Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas

• Collect samples and monitor catheters

• Provide wound care

• Help coach staff as necessary

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Must have experience in geriatric care, work well with seniors with a compassionate, patient and understanding manner, and demonstrate a desire to serve individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias

• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude and project a calm demeanor

• Must be a flexible team player with the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment promoting a culture of teamwork across departments, cooperation, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth for all associates

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• Bilingual welcome but not required

• Must be able to handle the physical requirements of the job including standing, sitting, bending, and moving and transferring residents (one-person or two-person assist), as well as physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required

Medical Specialties and Experience We Look For:

Geriatrics, Hospice, Disabilities, Long term care, Nursing homes, Assisted Living, Hospitals

Skills and Qualifications Needed:

Associates degree in Nursing, Current LPN license in MA, Up to date first aid and CPR certification, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Nursing Skills, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Verbal Communication, Listening, Training, Dependability, Emotional Control, Medical Teamwork.

The must haves:

• Driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance

• Proficiency in English

• A reliable cell phone and email

• Fully vaccinated against COVID and boosted if eligible

• Work one weekend day every other week

Instructions On How to Apply: To apply, fill in your first and last name, select Caregiver, and check off the Captcha box then click "continue..." button. Once in the application, you will have a four-hour window to complete the document in entirety. For any information that does not apply to you, please fill in the blanks with appropriate N/As or zeroes. Once done, click "Save & Upload Files". The system will give you an opportunity to upload any locally stored resumes, references or letters, ID Documents, Vaccination cards, and certifications/licenses. If/when complete, click save and HomeCare Hands will receive your application instantly for position consideration.