- The University of Vermont Health Network
- Middlebury, VT
- 05-15-2024
Job Title: Licensed Nursing Assistant - Memory Care Unit
A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 (subject to applicable taxes) is available for this position! 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.
This position is eligible for shift differentials:
- Evening: $3.00 per hour
- Night: $5.00 per hour
- Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to any applicable evening or night differentials)
Job Summary
The Licensed Nursing Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively under the direction of the Staff Nurse to deliver basic personal care support and specific aspects of patient care. Responsive communication, respect, and support to our residents are the central features of this position.
Requirements
- State of Vermont LNA license
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work respectfully and successfully as a member of a team
Unit Information
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 the primary goal of helping individuals maintain dignity, purpose, and functional ability. This specialized unit is staffed with dedicated advocates and team members. Residents in this unit are the most vulnerable, usually unable to advocate for themselves.
About UVMHN/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 provides accommodations for 105 people and is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. They specialize in providing a home-like environment.
To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here.