LNA

CommuCon; Winchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuCon in Winchester, NH is seeking a dedicated Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to provide compassionate, hands-on patient care in home and facility settings. You will record vitals, support care plans, assist with meals, and help patients maintain dignity and comfort under supervision.

Candidates must hold a NH LNA license (or be license eligible in VT/NH), have TB vaccination, a current physical exam, and reliable transportation to reach clients.

Qualifications

• NH LNA license required or eligible.
• TB vaccination up to date as per policy.
• Physical exam completed within the last year.
• Reliable transportation to attend assignments across locations.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records vital signs and weights per policy.
• Participates in care planning and implements care according to plan.
• Provide hands-on patient care and grooming.
• Assists with meals and hydration per care plan.
• Provides emotional support to patients/clients.
• Follows standard precautions and isolation guidelines as indicated.
• Cares for patients' personal belongings and reports changes to supervisor.
• Performs skin care treatments as permitted by state regulation.
• Supports physicians/nurses with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure timely, effective care.

Skills

Reliable transportation

TB shot

Physical exam within last year

Education

NH LNA license

License eligible in VT and NH

Job description

Winchester, New Hampshire, United States

• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
• Provide hands on patient/client care;
• Grooming of patient/client;
• Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to contact and or droplet precautions as indicated;
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan;
• Emotional support for patient/client;
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
• Assists physician and or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals needs, choices and preferences;
• Cares for personal belongings;
• Reports changes in patients condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor;
• Toileting and incontinence care for patient/client.

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation;
• TB shot;
• Active NH LNA license;
• Have reliable transportation and meet Agency requirements for vehicle insurance;
• Physical exam within the last year;
• Must be licensed or license eligible in VT and NH;