Certified Nursing Assistant - Memory Care Evening Shift (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting healthcare professionals in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients. LNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of patients. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. The LNA's contribution to the healthcare team is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive patient experience.

About Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing

HelenPorterRehabilitation& Nursingis 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.

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Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health

Memory Care Unit

The Memory Care Unit 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.

We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay :

Per Diem $2.00 per hour

Evening $3.00 per hour

Night $5.00 per hour

Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)

For full and part time LNA positions, we are offering a sign on bonus, up to $7,500, pro-rated for part time and years of experience.

Requirements

LNA, licensed in Vermont.