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Job Description

The Licensed Nurse Assistant is assigned to clients by the Clinical Director, Case Manager, LNA Scheduler/Coordinator or Qualified Clinician. Written instructions for patient care are prepared by the nurse or therapist as appropriate and entered into a care plan to be documented on within the medical record. Direct and non-direct supervision by the appropriate professional staff member will be done regularly to assure competent care and compliance with CMS guidelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality, competent, safe, delivery of home health care services by implementing current standards of nursing practice.
• Gives personal care of patients, including bath, mouth care, simple dressings, shampooing hair, nail cutting, etc.
• Assists with ambulation and exercise.
• Performs homemaking services including planning and serving meals, light cleaning, laundry, simple recordkeeping and teaching of household skills.
• Provides emotional stimulation and support.
• Reports physical, social, and emotional problems to the case manager or supervisor.
• Completes documentation within the medical record at the time of the visit.

Qualifications

• A current New Hampshire Home Health Aide license is required.
• Must have an interest in and cheerful attitude toward caring for the sick at home.
• High level of personal hygiene and health habits. A clean neat appearance is essential.
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Ability to function as a team member under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Must have an available automobile, current driver’s license in the State of NH and verification of appropriate insurance.

Working Conditions

• This is a traveling position and all staff must have a reliable vehicle for all the varied weather conditions we experience in this geographic area.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
  • Able to lift, position, or transfer patients up to 50lbs
  • Able to lift supplies and equipment.
    • Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
    • Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.