Why Venture Community Services
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedOffers housing, outreach, and transport for developmentally disabled individuals across Massachusetts.
- Residential Services - Venture provides residential Services for developmentally disabled individuals aged 18 and over, operating for the purpose of teaching independent skills in most areas of daily living throughout massachusetts.$47M spent in FY2024
- Supportive & day habilitation Services - Venture provides supportive Services to persons with developmental disabilities to include independent living skills for person living independently, support to succeed in the workplace as well as day habilitation.$14.2M spent in FY2024
- Transportation Services - Venture provides ambulatory and wheelchair transportation Services to physically and mentally challenged adults to and from educational, vocational and on the job training sites throughout massachusetts.$2.6M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription Venture Community Services provides support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. At Venture, we are committed to empowering our employees through ongoing education and innovative training opportunities that cultivate talents. Venture Community Services offers an excellent benefits package, values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusion and equity where employees’ opinions matter. SIGN ON BONUS! BENEFIT ELIGIBLE! NEW PAY RATE!
Schedule: Sun 7a-3p, Sat 8a-3p Total hours: 15 NEW Pay Rate: $34.00 per hour Location: Worcester, MA $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS! This LPN position will be held in a Residential home setting. The LPN would be providing care to a small group (2-5) of individuals, and would have the same individuals on each shift. The opportunity to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities has untold rewards- you are providing quality home care and making a difference in a life! The Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Nurse Manager for all nursing related duties and the Residential House Manager (RHM) for all programmatic duties.
The LPN will attend person supported medical appointments whenever possible, provide nursing care during on-duty hours, establish plans of care for each person in the residence and facilitate health education and training of the direct care professionals in order to ensure the health and safety of the people served. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessments specific to each person’s health care needs. Assist in creating Problem/Needs list for each person in the residence with the nursing team Review nursing Problem/Needs list bi-monthly, after each hospitalization or as needed. IV therapy as needed via PICC line (no IV push medication only pre-mixed medication in IV solution). PICC training required prior to administration. Administration of medications as assigned. Assist with Health Care Provider visits. Write progress notes and weekly nursing assessments. Notify the Health Care Provider of any medical changes or concerns then communicate and document all information.
Communicate any discharge instructions, treatments or medication changes to the RHM and all staff. Work with Home Health nursing if applicable. Physically assist individuals in transfer and carries, both ambulatory and non-ambulatory. Physically assist persons in bathing and personal hygiene tasks which may include lifts and physical support to persons with body weights of 150 - 250 pounds. Educate and assist staff and individuals with meal preparation, nutrition, and dietary needs. Follow agency policies and procedures as defined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual. Identify safety risks and possible alternatives and advocate for the rights of all individuals.
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About Venture Community Services
From its Form 990- Budget $75.5M · Human Services
- Staff 930 · founded 1975
- Pays its leaders $132K–$287K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 125 · Jobs at Venture Community Services · Full 990 report