Licensed Health Aide

Licensed Health Aide

A Licensed Health Aide (LHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal and skilled care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). In this role, you will report to the Director of Nursing (DON)/Nursing Supervisor/RN.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides services that are ordered in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law
• Performs hands-on personal care
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises as assigned
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the appropriate personnel
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled
• Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses
• Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews
• Completes all work assigned by the RN
• Does not accept assignments for a patient with special needs for which he/she has not received appropriate training
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information
• Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel
• Participates in QM activities as requested
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy
• Reports incomplete work assignments to RN
• Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments
• Attends position related in-services. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year
• Maintains clean and neat work environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Ability to carry out directions, read and write
• Ability to effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat patients with dignity and respect to person and property
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Certifications/licensure in good standing as per state requirements
• Maintains current CPR certification

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid, hands-on training
• Weekly pay
• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
• Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.