Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual

Start Date: Immediate

Location: South Valley Residence, Valleyview, Alberta

Hours/FTE: Casual

• This position is located in Valleyview, Alberta. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate or commute to Valleyview, Alberta.

About Us

Advantage Assist has been providing exceptional management and care services to senior living communities across Alberta for over two decades. Our privately owned company is committed to delivering the highest standards of hospitality and care with a focus on compassion, service, and quality. We define excellence in seniors' living, and we work hard to make that reality for every person in our communities.

We believe that working at Advantage Assist requires a special type of individual who is passionate about engaging with older adults, and committed to treating residents with respect, honor, and dignity. Our team members possess the experience and expertise needed to help residents achieve the fulfilling lives they envision for themselves. If you share our values and want to define excellence in seniors care with us, then we encourage you to join our team.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at South Valley Residence, our premier community located in the vibrant, diverse, and active town of Valleyview, AB.

What We Have To Offer You

• Night, evening, and weekend shift premiums.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and development programs to help our employees reach their full potential.
• Competitive compensation because we believe in rewarding our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication.
• You'll be working for a company that passionate about what we do and dedicated to defining excellence in seniors care.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse at South Valley Residence, you will:

• Order prescriptions and sets up referral contacts.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance in terms of resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service.
• Provide resident-focused care in a home-like environment, respecting the individual and dignity of each resident/family and co-workers.
• Maintain required records including specimen, maintenance, daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Monitor residents with complex medical needs.
• Document patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs such as but not limited to recording of vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administers injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.
• Direct the work of HCA's based on resident and site needs.
• Create a facility environment that protects confidentiality of residents, staff and activities of the community.
• Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to residents and family members and assists them in coping with illness.
• Practice to their full range of competence within applicable legislation, regulations, bylaws and employer policies.

What You Bring

• CPR/BCLS for healthcare provider required.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process and customer service.
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to problem solve through critical thinking.
• Current membership in good standing with CLPNA
• Enthusiastic attitude and energy to provide excellent care and service on behalf of the company.
• Graduate from a recognized LPN Program, experience in gerontology is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care

Thank you for your interest in us! We will be in contact with those people selected for an interview only.