LPN in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County PA (15221) - Golden Care Powered By SwiftShift
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Home Care But Different. Very Different.
SwiftShift is revolutionizing home care in America by empowering caregivers to take charge of their professional lives like never before.
Unlike any other home care agency - At SwiftShift, as a caregiver, you're the captain of your ship, delivering top-notch care in collaboration with your local care team. The back office staff is supporting you, not overseeing you. This model of care is called - Self-Managed Team Model, we are the only company in the country doing it.
Effective Pay Rate
When you work at SwiftShift, you are paid per your Effective Pay Rate. Effective Pay Rate has 4 major components:
Service Pay - This is the rate paid to you for delivering in-home services to the client.
Client Support Pay - This is the rate paid to you for supporting clients within your team.
Service Continuity Pay - This is the pay that is paid to every employee for every 500 hours of in-home services delivered.
Weekly Team Pay = This is the pay that is paid to every member of the care team who has delivered 30 or more hours of in-home services without any overtime.
About the Client
13 y/o Male from Pittsburgh, PA in need of care
Client Story
Joel, a resilient 14-year-old, navigates life with a triumphant spirit despite facing formidable medical challenges. Diagnosed with Congenital CMV, cerebral palsy, and autism, his days are orchestrated with meticulous care. Medications, including those administered through a G Tube thrice daily, are essential for his well-being. His meals require supervision due to aspiration risks, with water boluses via GT at scheduled intervals.Joel's mobility is supported by a railing on stairs, and he relies on assistance for tasks ranging from bathing to eating. Though he faces seizures, diligent monitoring ensures prompt intervention. His school journey is facilitated by a special transport bus, where nursing support, including GT feedings and water boluses, continues seamlessly.Despite his challenges, Joel finds independence in dressing, bed mobility, and transfers, embodying resilience amidst adversity. With a supportive network of caregivers and medical professionals, Joel's story is a testament to courage in the face of adversity.
Diagnosis
DX: Congenital CMV, cerebral palsy, autism, GT dependent
Skills Required
G Tube feeding; medication administration; aspiration risk monitoring; nutrition and hydration status monitoring; ADLs assistance; transfer and mobility assistance
Hours required
Monday: Morning Tuesday: Morning Wednesday: Morning Thursday: Morning Friday: Morning
Household Attributes
siblings; car park
Care Start Date
04/22/2024
Hourly Rate
$28/h
Job Requisition ID
PDN-LPN-4031
Care Team Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off and sick days
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Annual membership to Nurse.com
The Expectation
We are able to pay our direct caregivers the highest rates in the industry. We are committed to caring for our team to ensure they are able to take care of their clients. The nurses and aides that work for us take full responsibility for managing their client care. Our teams love their freedom, but they respect and value the ownership that comes with it. While this is not the traditional home care agency, we take pride in how we treat our nurses and we do so in order to provide the best possible care to our clients.
Apply today to join our team. We look forward to meeting you!
