Home Health and Hospice LNA

We are seeking caring and compassionate people to join our team! Do have a passion for healthcare and working with people Would you like to be part of a mission driven organization If so please consider joining Granite VNA as a Home Health and Hospice LNA where you can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families by providing optimal care in the historic rural Hillsboro NH area.

Reporting to the Paraprofessional Administrative Manager the Granite VNA Home Health & Hospice Aide performs personal care and designated health-related services for the care and well-being of assigned clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Home Health & Hospice Aide interacts with clients family members facility staff and other healthcare team members while maintaining professional standards.

The Granite VNA Home Health and Hospice Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) performs personal care and designated health-related services for Home Health and Hospice patients in their homes. The Home Health and Hospice LNA interacts with clients family members and other healthcare team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows care plan in providing basic care and services to the resident including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL): walking bathing shaving mouth care grooming eating transfers and management of incontinence.
• Communicates with nurses involved in the residents care plan; observes records and reports changes in residents condition status or other pertinent information to the nursing staff.
• Does laundry housekeeping and maintenance to assure a safe orderly clean and comfortable environment.
• Provides supervision to patient/residents with cognitive deficit.
• Ensures residents have the opportunity to engage in cultural spiritual physical political social and intelligent activities as the residents desire.
• Maintains calm rational manner when dealing with others even in situations involving conflict or crisis.
• Documents care provided to the patient/resident accurately in accordance to the agencys guidelines.
• Works independently on individual assignments yet support the needs of the total work unit.
• Complies with the Agencys documentation time entry scheduling requirements
• Communicates clearly and courteously with others including client family members and other agency staff.
• Practicing safe work habits.
• Attending Agency meetings and in-service programs.

Other Job Functions

Provides assistance and support to volunteers
Respects volunteers as an integral part of the Hospice Team
Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Choose Granite VNA:

• A supportive leadership team who leads with compassion and integrity
• Autonomy and purpose
• Collaboration with a team full of dedicated knowledgeable and supportive professionals
• Competitive pay mileage reimbursement and generous benefits
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career growth
• At Granite VNA we care for our team the same way we care for our patientsby creating a safe respectful and supportive environment. Thats why we offer AVADE Training for field staff and Armed Intruder Training for team members in other roles.
• Clothing stipend for Granite VNAembroidered apparelso you can proudly represent our organization in the community.

Full time position Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No weekend or Holiday.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
High school diploma/GED accompanied by current New Hampshire LNA license
Reliable automobile
Automobile Insurance
Valid Drivers license