The Licensed Practical Nurse work with patients who need modest oversight, including children with chronic illnesses or developmental problems, and seniors with mild to moderate health issues. During their scheduled visits, they record their patients' vital signs, check that they're taking their medications correctly, and sometimes perform other duties such as cooking or light housekeeping. They observe the patient and the patient's home for any signs that might indicate ill health or advancing dementia.
Work may also be performed primarily indoors in a patient’s home, throughout all areas, walking on uneven surfaces, wet sidewalks, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will be performed there routinely around other co-workers, patient’s, and guests. Due to the nature of the business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life-threatening situations.