LNA - Memory Care Unit
- Job Ref:
- R0044137
- Category:
- LNA
- Location:
- 30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT
- Department:
- Porter - HP Memory Care
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Pay Rate:
- $17.69 - $26.53 per hour
Job Details
We are currently looking for talented Licensed Nursing Assistants to join our care team! We currently have opportunities for full-time and part-time commitments with a variety of shift times and shift lengths on our Memory Care Unit.
We offer the following differentials on top of the hourly rate of pay:
- Evening $3.00 per hour
- Night $5.00 per hour
- Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)
A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available for LNA positions!
Subject to applicable taxes, the bonus is paid in three installments: 1st after 90 days, 2nd after one year, and 3rd after two years. Bonus recipients must commit to continuous full-time or part-time employment in an eligible position for two years with Porter Medical Center. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.
Positions that are 30+ hours per week are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b), Life and Disability Insurances, and Paid Time-off.
Job Summary
The Licensed Nursing Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively under the direction of the Unit Nurse to deliver basic personal care support and specific aspects of patient care. Responsive communication, respect, and support to our residents is the central feature of this position.
Education
- LNA license with the State of Vermont.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience
Our staff at Helen Porter is proud to know and care for our residents. We are looking for someone who will feel the same. The successful candidates will be empathetic and compassionate. Must be reliable and able to work well as a member of a team. Strong communication skills are needed along with the ability to follow through. Must have a willingness to learn, support and mentor team members as you grow, and capacity to take direction. Must have basic computer skills.
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is a welcoming, secure residence where loved ones are assured of skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living and where privacy is honored and individuality respected.
Nestled in the farmlands of Middlebury, Helen Porter has accommodations for 98 people, is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Helen Porter is a skilled and intermediate care residence which specializes in providing a home-like environment.
About the Memory Care Unit
Memory Care is designed to meet the changing needs of individuals as they experience the progression of symptoms and increases in cognitive loss associated with a diagnosis of dementia. Our early stage program offers activity-based care in a warm, supportive and safe environment with a primary goal of helping individuals maintain dignity, purpose and functional ability. This highly specialized unit is staffed with very dedicated advocates and team members. Residents in this unit are the most vulnerable, usually unable to advocate for themselves.
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