Licensed Nursing Assistant - Home Care
Home Health & Hospice Care · Merrimack, NH · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weekend and holiday rotations.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and safe transfers.
- Support household needs such as light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation (after completing personal care tasks).
- Use mechanical devices and proper body mechanics to ensure safe mobility assistance.
- Observe and report changes in physical or mental condition, intake/output, and overall patient status.
- Cue patients for medications as directed in the care plan.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment following aseptic and safety standards.
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, and the care team.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Uphold professional boundaries and represent the agency with excellent customer service.
- Travel within the agency’s service area to provide care.
Requirements
- A Licensed Nursing Assistant in good standing with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
- CPR certified, with a satisfactory background check and motor vehicle record.
- Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
- Comfortable working independently in the home setting while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.
- Preferred: experience in home care and/or caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, COPD, cancer, or post-surgical needs; ability to perform PT/INR checks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of home care procedures and safety protocols.
Benefits
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.
- Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program.
- 403(b) retirement savings plans.
- Continuous earned time accrual.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weekend and holiday rotations.