DO YOU KARE?
JOIN THE KARE REVOLUTION!
Are you a licensed LVN (LPN) or RN? Apply to be a HERO today. DOWNLOAD THE KARE APP.
For more information about KARE, please watch this brief video: KARE Video
- SHIFTS STARTING IN DETROIT!
- TYPICALLY GET PAID THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY
- BONUS AFTER YOUR FIRST SHIFT. GET PAID EVERY TIME YOUR FRIENDS WORK A KARE SHIFT
At KARE, our mission is to transform caregivers like you into SUPERHEROES and allow care-based communities to call on you to save the day! With KARE, you can earn extra income using the license you already have, control your own schedule, and have access to potential new employers! Kare works with hundreds of Senior Housing and Post Acute Facilities in your area.
There is no longer a need to work for an inflexible staffing agency when, using your smartphone, you get to work whenever and wherever you want, WITH NO SHIFT MINIMUMS!
- Need to make some extra income in addition to your full-time job? JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
- Want to get paid the next business day after you work? JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
- Want to simply work whenever, and wherever you want? JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
- Looking to possibly switch jobs but want to try a few places out before you commit? JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
Here's how it works: after you download our app, we will verify some simple information about you (Contact info, nurse/caregiver license info, credentials, etc.). After a quick interview, if you have what it takes, you will become our newest HERO!
Potential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
- Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
- Administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
- Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
- Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
- Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician's orders.
- Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.
- Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart.
- Chart on his/her shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents' status.
- Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
- Timely and accurately prepare incident reports.
- Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.
- Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents.
- Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
- Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
- Respect residents' confidentiality.
- Be familiar and comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures.
- Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Requires a Texas LVN (LPN) or RN license.
- Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application required.
- Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns; knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician.
- Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help residents who require physical assistance.
- Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required.
- Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community.
So with that out of the way, we hope to talk with you. Please hit the "APPLY" button, send us your resume, and we promise to get back with you very soon!
*Note: Quoted pay rates include bonuses paid by the communities
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