New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant Program
The Family LNA Program, nationally referred to as the Family CNA Program, is available for medically fragile families in New Hampshire!
Through the Family LNA Program, parents and legal guardians of medically fragile children can become a Licensed Nursing Assistant to care for their loved ones at no cost to them or the state.
Benefits of Becoming an LNA
Ensure your loved one is cared for safely, appropriately and with your personal touch.
The Family LNA Program creates a reliable approach to care in the home.
Creates care consistency and continuity to promote stability for patients and their families.
The Family LNA Program provides family-centered, ongoing support.
FAQS
What are the requirements for LNA care?
Your loved one might qualify for LNA care if...
- They have chronic diagnosis/medically complex needs.
- Hands-on assistance is required to safely complete activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, toileting/incontinence care, transfers, or repositioning.
- Medically complex diagnosis examples include, but are not limited to:
- Mechanical Intervention
- G-Tube
- BiPap
- Behavioral diagnosis
- Either your child is 0-20 years of age and all requirements of home care and payor source are met. For those 21+, individuals must be qualified through Medicaid's waiver Programs that provide home and community based support to allow people with disabilities to remain in their homes and communities.
After I obtain my certification, how do I become employed by a home health agency?
By applying with a home health agency and going through their hiring and onboarding process.
How many hours a week can I be paid for while caring for my medically fragile loved one?
Hours are based off the medical need of the patient but on average a caregiver can work at least 30 hours a week. Hours for the medically fragile patient could be more but will depend on each state and how they adequate the hours base off medical need.
What are examples of a Medically Complex Diagnosis?
Medically complex diagnosis examples include, but are not limited to:
- Mechanical Intervention
- G-Tube
- BiPap
- Trach & Vent Care
Learn More
If you are interested in becoming a trained caregiver for your loved one with the Family LNA Program in New Hampshire, please contact Team Select for an evaluation. Once qualified, Team Select will send the parent or legal guardian to become a certified, trained caregiver for their loved one. After certification, the parent or legal guardian can then onboard with Team Select as an LNA.
Fill out the form to get started with the Family LNA Program today!