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L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)
Posted on September 13, 2024 by Employer details SafeCare
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Education: College/CEGEP. Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide. Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Private residence. Tasks: Administer medications. Ensure infection control. Take vital signs. Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy. Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. Skin care. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Plan physiotherapy programs. Monitor health care programs. Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene. Co-ordinate in-house laundry services. Food safety/handling skills. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Light cleaning duties. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Provide nursing care. Administer first aid in emergency situations. Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required. Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations. Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists. Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Values and ethics. Adaptability. Screening questions: Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.- LocationEdmonton, AB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3079869
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide
- Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Private residence
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Ensure infection control
- Take vital signs
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
- Skin care
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Plan physiotherapy programs
- Monitor health care programs
- Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
- Co-ordinate in-house laundry services
- Food safety/handling skills
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Light cleaning duties
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Provide nursing care
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Values and ethics
- Adaptability
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-10-13
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