Job Description

Overview:

Location: Nassau and Suffolk counties, Long Island, New York

TheKey provides premier in-home senior care to help older adults thrive at home with optimal independence, health, safety and happiness, all while affording their loved ones complete peace of mind.

Who We Are:

TheKey is proud to be the largest private-pay provider for senior companionship and home care for aging seniors in North America. We stand for optimal well being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams. Our strong core values have positioned us to continue providing companion care even as we navigate COVID-19.

What We Offer:

• Daily Pay through Pay-Activ (optional)
• Competitive wages and weekly pay (to include overtime pay and holiday rate)
• Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan - industry leading 20% matching and fully vested from the start!
• Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
• Access to our CareAcademy - continued training and development
• 24/7 Caregiver Support Team

COVID-19 Protocols and Essential Worker Support:

• 24/7 Covid Rapid Response Team
• PPE supplies provided if needed - masks (required), face shields, gowns and gloves
• Safety Precautions Training
• Assistance with gathering resources / county testing

Who You Are:

A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day.

What You Will Do:

You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit. You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management. You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Providing nursing care assigned by and under the direction of a registered nurse who provides onsite supervision as needed, based upon the client\xe2\x80\x99s plan of care and assessed needs.
• Supplementing the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the registered nurse.
• Participating in the nursing process by sharing in planning a client\xe2\x80\x99s care, implementing a client\xe2\x80\x99s plan of care, evaluating the care plan, maintaining the client\xe2\x80\x99s clinical record, and recording all pertinent observations.
• Providing those services assigned in accordance with agency policies.
• Preparing clinical and progress notes for the client\xe2\x80\x99s clinical record.
• Assisting the registered nurse in performing specialized procedures and duties.
• Assisting the registered nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Reporting any changes in the client\xe2\x80\x99s condition to the supervising registered nurse.
• Preparing for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Administering client treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Abides by the agency\xe2\x80\x99s Code of Conduct.
• Abides by the agency\xe2\x80\x99s infection control policies, including proper handwashing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
• Assesses and manages clients who have pain.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising registered nurses.

Qualifications:

Required Skills, Education and Certifications:

• Active New York state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• Alzheimer\'s or Dementia experience is a plus
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST
• Ability to use sound judgement and remain calm in a variety of situations
• Must be reliable, dependable and on time
• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work
• Basic computer skills as well as overall technical savviness
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

What We Are All About:

At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who feel just as passionate as we do about helping transform the lives of aging adults by providing the utmost white glove experience for our clients to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages?

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