Licensed Nursing Assistant

Home Health & Hospice Care; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack, NH seeks a Licensed Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate personal care for patients in their homes. You will work under an RN, support safety, comfort, and daily living activities, and travel within the service area.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, documenting patient status, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered home care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant in good standing with NH 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.

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.

Skills

Licensed Nursing Assistant in good 7

CPR certified

Reliable, compassionate

Independent in home setting

Education

High School or better in General Business or related field

Some college or better in General Business or related field

Job description

• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

About the Role

As a Licensed Nursing Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high‑quality personal care to patients in their homes. You’ll work under the direction of an RN and collaborate closely with the care team to support patient comfort, safety, and well‑being. This role is hands‑on, relationship‑driven, and essential to helping patients remain safely and comfortably where they want to be—at home.

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.

Qualifications

• High School or better in General Business or related field.
• Some college or better in General Business or related field (Preferred).

Required Skills

• 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 Skills

• 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.