Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse
No Weekends! No Nights! No Holidays!

ACCA is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Adult Day Health Center in Winder. Adult Day Health provides a therapeutic, supportive, and joyful* environment for members living with cognitive or physical impairments, as well as providing respite and support to family caregivers. Our centers are a community-based alternative to nursing home placement. For those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia or needing assistance with activities of daily living. The LPN provides daily nursing care to ADH clients and works as a member of the care team to ensure our participants’ experience days that are fun and meaningful.

*Yes, joyful! At ACCA we celebrate aging, and our Adult Day Centers are ground zero for that celebration! While providing basic support and care we integrate fun through games, field trips and new friends. We learn about and from our members to create a meaningful offering of activities and services to ensure they and their caregivers are Aging and Living Well!

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:30-3:30.

The LPN reports to the Adult Day Health Registered Nurse and supervises direct care staff in the provision of personal care for clients.

ACCA’s mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education, and support. Serving northeast and east Georgia, ACCA is the nonprofit providing a comprehensive resource of expertise and opportunities for adults and families who need and desire the essentials to age and live well.

Our Core Values demonstrate our culture and our approach to engaging and serving our community.

What is it like to work at ACCA? According to our most recent staff survey working at ACCA means working in a supportive culture where you are respected and feel a sense of accomplishment in your work. In fact, 98% of employees say they would recommend working at ACCA.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the RN, provide daily nursing care to participants, including checking and recording vital signs and blood glucose levels, and reporting all abnormal findings to RN immediately.
• Coordinate personal care services for participants, including bathing, general hygiene, hair and nail care.
• Provide physical support for participants with personal care as needed by the participant. This includes bathing, toileting, general hygiene, hair and nail care, and eating.
• Administer medication to participants as ordered by physician.
• Maintain all participant records to standard set by funding sources, and self-monitor charting monthly.
• Track participant attendance and follow up as required on participant absences.
• Maintain and updated tracking sheet to ensure participants required screenings are completed within the required time frame.
• Ensure that daily record keeping is current, accurate and complete. Prepare needed nursing paperwork/forms for the following week, ensuring forms are updated to reflect current participant enrollment.
• Assist the Activity Coordinator with the planning and implementation of the person-centered, therapeutic activities program.
• Coordinate the preparation and serving of snacks, breakfast, and lunch.
• Coordinate mandatory annual trainings for ADH staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for participants and guests.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure all ADH staff are aware of participants dietary needs and restrictions and ensure that all participants receive food that is appropriate.
• Evaluate the general health condition of participants and reports information to RN daily.
• Assist with safe transfers and lifting procedures. Provide physical support for participants who need assistance walking.
• Ensure that all universal precautions are being followed.
• File completed documents in participants’ charts at least monthly.

Agency Responsibilities

• Participate in and help plan ADH staff meetings and participate in ACCA staff development programs as appropriate.
• Attend ACCA staff meetings, annual meeting and other appropriate training.
• Complete all appropriate forms including timecards, travel sheets, and purchase orders within deadlines.

· Assist with planning and implementation of ACCA special events as required.

· Accept other responsibilities as may be required in performance of the job and/or as may be assigned by the ADH Director, VP/Director of Operations, and Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current Georgia license.
• Current First Aide/CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in a health or social services field. Experience working in the aging field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to pass all mandated background checks.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health insurance offered
• Dental insurance offered
• Vision insurance offered

Peace of Mind

• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Support

• 403(b) with up to 5% agency match, after one year of service
• ACCA Scholar Program, providing scholarships to employees and dependents
• Employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the federal student loan forgiveness program

Work-Life Balance

• Annual Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
• Sick Leave, beginning at 2 weeks per year, for full-time employees
• 11 paid holidays annually, and a paid day off for your birthday
• High performing employees are eligible to apply for our sabbatical program after ten years of service

Our Hiring Process & Timeline

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Interviews will be scheduled as qualified applications are received.

Applicants must fully complete an agency application formand submit a cover letter and resume in order to receive consideration. Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, Georgia 30601.

In all its activities, hiring, and operations, ACCA complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Agency shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winder, GA 30680: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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