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Maxim Healthcare Services Arizona Licensed Health Aide- PDN in Tucson, Arizona
The Arizona Licensed Health Aide (LHA) provides services to a patient who is a family member in their places of residence and/or community that includes health maintenance activities, support for activities of daily living, personal care services and homemaker services. These services are provided according to the patient’s care plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide medication administration
Provide tracheostomy care
Provide enteral care and therapy
Provide nursing assistant care, these may include; Transferring, positioning and ambulation, Feeding, Personal Care (including pericare, dressing, oral care, bathing, catheter care), range of motion, vital signs, blood pressure, and documentation and reporting of abnormal vital signs or blood pressure
Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, in accordance with HIPAA standards
Safeguards the patient from infection by practicing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or changes in the client’s condition.
Effectively communicates with the office staff
Provides requirements-related information in a timely fashion (examples; annual in-service requirements, Proof of CPR certification, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
Must successfully complete agency Licensed Health Aide training program
Must obtain and maintain an active Licensed Health Aide licensure with the Arizona Board of Nursing
Must adhere to time and attendance policies
Ability to complete tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong interpersonal skills
Computer skills required
Proficient in reading and writing
Required trainings as assigned by home health agency
Must have a relationship to the patient that meets the definition of “family member” in Arizona Nurse Practice Act R4-19-101. “Family Member”, means a licensed health aide (LHA) who is an adult (at least 18 years old) and has the following relationship with the LHA’s one patient: 1. spouse, 2. children/step children, 3. son/daughter-in-law, 4. grandchildren, 5. siblings /step siblings, 6. parents /step parents/adoptive parents, 7. grandparents, 8. mother/father-in-law, 9. brother/sister-in-law, or 10. legal guardian.
Valid Driver’s license if transporting the client is required
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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