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.