Student Caregiver - Per Diem

Description

Francis House is seeking students in the LPN or RN program that are seeking per-diem opportunities. Francis House is hiring for all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Per diem caregivers are required to work at least 4 weekend shifts per month.

Rates of pay begin at $21.00 hourly. Candidates with current LPN certification begin at $24.00 hourly.

Francis House Mission and CORE Values

“Francis House provides a home and extended family to persons with terminal illnesses so they can die with dignity surrounded by the unconditional love of God.” We will use our lived experience as a resource for others.

Our CORE Values are Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Dignity

Position Summary :

Provide personal care for residents under the supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator. Assist with basic resident care and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, and meals, walking, and turning in bed as necessary which encourages each resident's ability to maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Maintain specific documentation as required.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Additional duties may be assigned) :

· Provide assistance and complete physical care to residents according to the individual care plan in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the Francis House philosophy and in accordance with the plan of care within scope of license. Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities such as bathing, oral care, skin care, meals, turning in bed and administering medications as necessary. Assure that resident needs are addressed in a timely manner and they are treated with respect and dignity and feel surrounded by the unconditional love of God in a peaceful, serene environment.

· Provide emotional and spiritual support to the resident and family during the disease and dying process. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, volunteers, peers, and supervisors in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.

· Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials. Report all incidents and accidents immediately.

Resident Care/Service Accountabilities:

· Support and demonstrate the organization’s mission, vision and Core Values.

· Demonstrate a commitment to Francis House philosophy of care.

· Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of death, dying, bereavement, ethical issues, palliative and spiritual care.

· Comply with the health and safety requirements of federal, state and local laws.

· Maintain organization and client confidentiality at all times.

Francis House Mission Integration, Franciscan Ministry, and CORE Values

Francis House provides a home and extended family to persons with terminal illnesses so they may live fully and die with dignity, surrounded by the unconditional love of God. Francis House is a home, not a facility, and every employee contributes to preserving the sacred, relational, and peaceful environment that defines our ministry.

Francis House is a Franciscan ministry rooted in compassionate presence, reverence for each person, and a commitment to providing a sacred home where persons are cared for with dignity at the end of life.

Mission Integration at Francis House means that every staff member, regardless of role, actively supports the mission and embodies the Francis House CORE Values of Care, Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Dignity in all interactions and responsibilities. These values guide both what we do and how we serve.

CORE Values in Practice

Care & Compassion

Provide attentive, responsible, and thoughtful support to residents, families, volunteers, and coworkers. Care is demonstrated through presence, reliability, responsiveness, and stewardship of the home environment.

Approach each person with empathy, gentleness, and understanding. Recognize the emotional and human experience of those at end of life and respond with sensitivity and kindness.

Acceptance

Welcome each person without judgment. Honor individual differences, beliefs, emotional responses, and personal journeys. Foster an environment where every person feels safe and valued.

Respect

Treat every resident, family member, volunteer, and coworker as a valued individual. Listen attentively, communicate thoughtfully, protect privacy, and honor each person’s wishes and voice.

Dignity

Recognize and uphold the inherent worth of every person. Ensure that all care, interactions, and decisions preserve dignity, especially during vulnerable moments and at end of life.

Mission Integration Responsibilities

All employees are expected to:

· Support and preserve the home-like, peaceful, and sacred environment of Francis House

· Foster a culture of belonging, emotional safety, and relational care

· Collaborate respectfully with residents, families, volunteers, and coworkers

· Participate in mission integration and formation opportunities

· Serve as stewards of the Francis House mission and Franciscan spirit

· Demonstrate the CORE Values of Care, Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Dignity consistently in daily work

Living the Francis House mission and CORE Values is an essential function of every position and a shared responsibility of all staff. Alignment with the mission, Franciscan identity, and CORE Values is reflected in hiring, orientation, daily practice, and performance evaluation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

· Provided: Training in Sacred Caregiving program, medication administration under the direction of an RN, documentation procedures and equipment(see training opportunities section).

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Current certified NYS Home Health Aide/CNA/LPN a plus.

· Completed fundamentals of nursing coursework or have prior certification as CNA or CHHA (preferred).

Special Requirements:

· Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition.

· Ability to work shift work and weekends.

· Must be able to work 4 weekend shifts per month.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to work with and function as a team member at all levels within the organization.

· Ability to respect the dignity of all who serve and are served.

· Ability to educate residents and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.

· Demonstrate skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.

· Ability to observe and record symptoms, reactions, and progress report.

· Knowledge of resident care logs and resident histories.

· Knowledge of clinical and social services documentation procedures and standards.

· Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer resident care.

· Knowledge of resident care logs and resident histories. Ability to read and follow instructions on care plan.

· Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate residents.

· Ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner.

· Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.

· Knowledgeable of wheelchair and stretcher safety.

Equipment Used:

Ability to operate a variety of medical equipment and instruments including, but not limited to hoyer lift, stretcher bed and wheelchair.

Safety Equipment: Work environment involves exposure to potentially infectious diseases and unpleasant tasks that require the use of latex or vinyl protective gloves, gown and mask

Physical and Mental Requirements:

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists; push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, kneel and climb.

· Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

· Moderate mental and visual attention required to perform machine operations and set up, read, and document resident information.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical medical environment. Duties include handling garbage or soiled linen. There is substantial exposure to blood, body fluids and/or pathogens, infectious diseases, unpleasant odors and hazardous materials that require following extensive safety precautions and include the use of protective equipment.