22 Oct
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Home Instead
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Vancouver
22 Oct
Home Instead
Vancouver
Home Instead is looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and personable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Client Care Team in Vancouver. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN who enjoys supporting clients and families, educating and mentoring CAREGivers, collaborating with a care team, and sharing their knowledge within the community.
As a member of our Client Care Team, you will serve as an important clinical resource and educator , helping our team provide safe, consistent, and high-quality care to older adults in their homes.
What You'll Do
Client Care & Clinical Support
- Work closely with the Client Care Team to support the coordination and delivery of quality care to our clients.
- Participate in client assessments, care planning, and quality assurance visits as needed.
- Monitor and document changes in clients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and functional needs.
- Provide clinical guidance to the Client Care Team when concerns or changes in a client's condition arise.
- Support the development and ongoing review of individualized care plans.
- Help identify potential risks and opportunities to improve client safety and quality of care.
- Communicate with clients, families, CAREGivers, and other members of the care team regarding client needs and concerns.
- Provide guidance related to medication support and other care-related questions within the scope of practice.
CAREGiver Education & Support
- Provide ongoing education, coaching, and clinical support to CAREGivers on site or as needed.
- Help CAREGivers understand and respond appropriately to clients' changing needs.
- Provide specialized education and guidance for CAREGivers supporting clients with higher or more complex care needs.
- Reinforce safe caregiving practices, professional boundaries, documentation, infection prevention, and client safety.
- Provide guidance and support to CAREGivers in the field when additional assistance is required.
- Identify training needs and contribute to ongoing CAREGiver education and development.
Community Education & Engagement
- Represent Home Instead at community events, educational sessions, and partner activities.
- Deliver educational presentations on topics related to aging, caregiving, senior wellness, dementia, fall prevention, health and safety, and other relevant topics.
- Educate seniors, families, caregivers, and community partners about aging and available care resources.
- Build positive relationships with community organizations and health-care professionals.
- Support Home Instead's efforts to increase awareness of resources and services available to older adults and their families.
Team Collaboration & Quality
- Work collaboratively with the Client Care Team, CAREGiver team, and leadership.
- Provide clinical perspective and recommendations to support client care decisions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to strengthen our services.
- Contribute to the development and updating of educational resources, care materials, and internal processes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client, CAREGiver, and educational activities.
- Promote a culture of safety, compassion, accountability, and person-centred care.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an LPN who combines clinical knowledge with strong communication, teaching, and relationship-building skills.
Qualifications
- Current registration and good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an LPN.
- Experience working with older adults, community care, home care, or a related setting is an asset.
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record and abstract.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable providing education to individuals and groups.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Successful completion of reference and background checks.
You Will Thrive in This Role If You
- Enjoy supporting and educating others.
- Are approachable and comfortable answering questions and providing guidance.
- Can explain clinical information in a easy and practical way.
- Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
- Are confident working independently and making sound decisions within your scope of practice.
- Have strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
- Are passionate about supporting older adults to remain safe and independent at home.
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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Vancouver)
🏢 Home Instead
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