Licensed Health Aide

Team Select Home Care•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$15 - $17

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

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