Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

About the role

Vna & Hospice of the Southwest Region is a non-profit home health and hospice care agency based in Vermont. We deliver advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
• Collections patient and family data and reports findings to RN and/or licensed Therapist.
• Performs interventions and procedures as directed to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients.
• Performs a variety of patient care tasks including, but not limited to activities of daily living, collection of vital signs, ambulation/exercises, etc.
• Effectively communicates clinical information—both verbally and in writing—to patients, their representatives, and home care staff, ensuring timely and appropriate reporting.
• Serves as Personal Care Attendant as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A successful completion of an accredited LNA program is required.
• A valid Vermont state LNA license is required.
• Prior home care and/or hospice experience is preferred.
• A valid state driver's license, vehicle, and automobile insurance are required.
• The ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult, and child abuse background check/review is required.
• Proof of auto insurance must be shown at the time of employment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Continuing education tuition assistance.
• CEU course work.

Pay

This position currently has up to $1,000 sign on bonus.

Schedule

Full-time position.