What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - Help People Every Day - Full Time - (STS, SCV) position at The Adult Skills Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Pay Range : $34.00 - $41.00 per hour
Location : Santa Clarita Valley
Do you want to do something that matters every day you go to work? Do you crave meaning from your job? Are you compassionate, energetic, and willing to help? Being a direct support staff for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is deeply fulfilling and fun! Every day in community day services is a different adventure, all while you are assisting someone else to have a better life!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. The Licensed Vocational Nurse and Licensed Psychiatric Tech perform general nursing procedures, behavior management, direct care and training as dictated by the individuals' health and behavioral care needs.
Primary Duties :
- Assists with administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the development of the Individual Support Plan.
- The LVN / LPT may function as lead staff on the shift and may oversee DSPs and / or CNAs.
- Responsible for providing active programming at all times.
- Assists with crisis management procedures as needed.
- Provide support during client’s vocational training. You may be required to work alongside client, engaged in the same job duties and adhering to same policies and procedures of the workplace (may include washing dishes, janitorial services, etc.).
- Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by their supervisor.
- Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
- Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assists the RN in overseeing patients
- Facilitates educational groups on health and medication management.
- Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
- Transport clients in company vehicle / personal vehicle to and from program as well as to any scheduled activities throughout the day.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Physical Requirements :
The employee must provide physical assistance and / or push clients up to 250lbs in a wheelchair. Must be able to assist adult clients transitioning in and out of vehicle and in the restroom.
Completion of Professional Crisis Management Certification within 90 days of hire (provided by TASC) is required for this position and is not recommended for :
1) Individuals who have mobility and / or range of motion problems
2) Individuals with recent fractures or surgeries
3) Individuals who have suffered any kind of joint injury requiring medical attention in the past 6 months
4) Individuals with poor balance, flexibility or agility
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits :Monday through Friday, 8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM
40hrs / week
Salary : $34 - $41
