Home Health Aide/Administrative Assistant (LNA) in Exeter, New Hampshire | Careers at The Woods at RiverWoods Exeter - RiverWoods Exeter

Overview

Enhanced Home LNA- Part-Time 

$3000 Sign-on Bonus

RiverWoods Exeter is seeking a Part-Time 20 hour a week LNA to work varying hours M-F to support our Wellness clinic and the needs of our Independent Living Residents! The primary role will be to provide administrative support to RWE Wellness Clinics and Home Health Program including scheduling resident visits, calendar management, billing, developing educational materials and other administrative tasks as delegated by the Nurse Practitioner or Wellness Nurse, as well as provide homemaker and personal care services for independent residents of RiverWoods Exeter who are receiving Home Health Services. Hours can vary however typically would be weekdays between 9a and 2:30p. We are looking for team members who will bring their best selves and specialty skills to our organization. Along with a “can do” attitude, we anticipate you being able to pivot and fill whatever role is needed to create a safe and caring environment for our residents and fellow teammates. In return, you will experience first-hand our commitment to your safety, creating meaningful work, and surpassing your job expectations while maintaining community and peace of mind.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay! Final pay determined by shift and experience, wages starting at $21.50+ depending on experience
• 403(b) Retirement
• Earned Time off
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Wellness Programs
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can  work today and get paid tomorrow.
• Education assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Organizes daily schedule of resident home health visits, updating as needed based on changing needs and priorities.
• Organizes upcoming weekly schedule of resident visits, making reminder calls to residents as needed.
• Keeps record of services provided by home health program and submits billing information on a weekly basis.
• Participates in relevant resident educational sessions; provides verbal and written education about home health program offerings.
• Provides administrative support to the Wellness Clinics as needed, which may include filing, organizing, developing new education materials, making phone calls and other tasks as delegated by Nurse Practitioner/Wellness RN.
• Performs intake sessions with new residents of home health program, including reviewing and signing appropriate consent forms. Collaborates with Nurse Practitioner/Wellness RN to complete appropriate assessments and service plans.
• Completes assigned daily resident home health care services tasks as agreed upon by the resident and a designated representative of the home health program.
• Documents daily services provided to residents of home health program in the electronic medical record.
• Reports and documents observable changes in the residents’ function, cognition, daily abilities and behaviors.
• Reports immediately and documents any unusual incidents to the Nurse Practitioner/Wellness RN.
• Recognizes and respects residents’ need for privacy and comfort and respects the dignity of residents while performing necessary care.
• Maintains resident, employee, and community confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to the Residents Home Care Bill of Rights.
• Contacts residents of home health program to schedule home visits based on resident needs and availability.
• As the primary calendar manager, communicates and collaborates with other home health staff as needed to ensure timely resident visits.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, bathing, in accordance with resident care agreement.
• Checks vital signs as directed by Nurse Practitioner/Wellness RN.
• Assists residents with homemaker services such as, but not limited to: laundry, dishes, changing bed linens, light housekeeping, trash and recycle removal, meal prep, organization of kitchen, closets, bathroom, etc.
• Provides companionship and emotional support to residents receiving home health services.
• Collaborates with rehab department to assist and support residents in continuing home exercise programs.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of resident apartments.
• Provides escorts to medical appointments as available.
• Recognizes and takes steps to remedy safety hazards.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Adheres to RiverWoods community safety, organizational and ethical standards.
• Adheres to RiverWoods community policies, protocols, and procedures including infection control standards.
• Functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Maintains professional decorum at all times.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service.
• Positively reflects the community internally and externally.
• Accepts and picks up work willingly, seeking other duties when work is completed.
• Supports community mission, goals and values.
• Work attendance, tardiness and performance conform to policy.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training and maintains a record of continuing education.
• Participates in appropriate role in disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.

Qualifications

Active NH LNA License

BLS Certification Required

Prior experience working directly with senior citizens is strongly preferred

RiverWoods is committed to providing the highest level of service and care to our residents and team members.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.