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We are currently looking to hire Licensed Nursing Assistants to join our resident care team on our Long Term Care Unit. We currently have opportunities for full-time and part-time commitments with a variety of shift times and shift lengths our Long-Term Care Unit.
We offer the following differentials in addition to 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 Licensed Nurse Assistants. 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 of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for FULL benefits including but not limited to: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 403(b) plan with employer contribution, and time-off plans.
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.
To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.html
About Long Term Care - Otter Creek
In addition to our many specialized services, Helen Porter continues to build upon our 30-year tradition of high quality long-term care services. Separated from the Memory Care Neighborhood and the Short-Term Post Acute Rehabilitation Unit, our long-term care residents receive nursing care and assistance with daily living, as well as programs and activities tailored to their abilities and needs.
