University of Vermont Health Network·Middlebury, Vermont
Collaborate with the Staff Nurse to provide basic personal care and specific patient support. Focus on responsive communication and respect for residents within a memory care unit.
Min $21.99 Mid $27.33 Max $32.67 Recruiter: Kelly Shea 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 the following differentials: Evening: $3.00 per hour Weekend: $2.00 per hour (paid on top of any applicable eve or night shift) 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 is the central feature of this position.
High school graduate or equivalent 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 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 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 has accommodations for 105 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. This is a bargaining union position.
Market context
In Vermont, nursing support roles for licensed nursing assistants are often shaped by staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and community settings, so employers look closely for current state licensure and dependable teamwork. These roles can be competitive because candidates must meet clear credential requirements and communicate well in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Vermont LNA license and prepare an example of collaborative patient care.
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