About AIS

Assisted Integration Services (AIS) provides individual support to adults with moderate to severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Members of AIS staff assist clients in residential care facilities in making choices that affect their daily lives, including activities, community involvement, social interactions and much more. At AIS we have a diverse culture which encourages this belief, and our goal is to provide the highest quality of care as everyone plays a vital role in fulfilling this vision.

Position Summary

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Licensed Practical Nurse, is responsible for supporting medical professionals to administer patient care. The LVN would be assigned to various assisted living facilities and will work closely with other healthcare professionals and administrative staff members to provide medical treatment to patients with a wide range of injuries or illnesses. LVN may also be responsible for assisting administrative staff in uploading patient files into a digital database or taking phone calls from patients regarding schedule changes.

Essential Duties

• Provide assessments and create care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in an Adult Residential Facility for Patients with Special Healthcare Needs (ARFPSHN) .

• Responsible for recording and updating patient histories.

• Be able to tell for provision of care.

• Be knowledgeable in signs and symptoms and/or diagnosis.

• Train staff in proper techniques for care of residents.

• Continually assessing resident care needs.

• Take residents on outings with day program staff.

• Give weekly report of all 4 homes.

AIS | Job Description

• Responsible for assessment, training, observation, and assistance with techniques.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

Position Requirements

• California Nursing License

• California Driver’s license (clear and without restrictions)

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Current TB test & physical

• Previous experience in the health care field or teaching individuals with disabilities is a plus.

• Alignment with AIS values and a willingness to incorporate into all aspects of your work.

Position Competencies

• Must be respectful and compassionate to all residents, facility staff, and co-workers always.

• Able to manage time efficiently to ensure all assigned clients are serviced within a shift.

• Possess clear and precise verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

• Ability to navigate many different personality traits and those with developmental disabilities by exhibiting empathy and flexibility in various situations.

• A mindset towards problem-solving with client activities to think critically about what could be improved for the benefit of reaching their goals.

• A willingness to adhere to all health and safety standards to provide the best possible living environment for our residents.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

A typical work location is a home/assisting care facility. Site layouts may vary, and employees are to comply with established safety protocols, including following proper infection prevention and control procedures. Employees are to follow formal instructions on the safe and proper usage of equipment. Potential hazards may include exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, and potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a community home environment.

Employees will have daily on-going interaction with residents with developmental disabilities who may display aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors. Employees will have ongoing communication with family members, co-workers, facility staff, and other third parties.

AIS | Job Description

Incumbents must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform the duties outlined in this job description. The employee will perform a variety of physical activities including standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching at or above shoulder level, gripping, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Occasional running, climbing, kneeling, traveling, squatting, sitting, and balancing as required. In some instances, more than one of these activities occur simultaneously and may be rigorous in nature. Employees must maintain the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The total weight an employee may need to lift will vary and employees are expected to follow set procedures when moving or lifting heavy objects (including having other people assist, utilizing assistance tools, and following proper lifting procedures). An employee’s ability to meet these physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, is essential to the job.

All employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and pleasant work environment.