Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
About The Position
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking to hire a full-time Licensed Nursing Assistant for Bennington County. We are a non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of 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 along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of an accredited LNA program required.
- Valid Vermont state LNA license required.
- Valid state driver's license, vehicle and automobile insurance required.
- Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required.
- Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist, this role assists in implementing the client's care plan.
- Receives and carries out daily patient assignments.
- Collects 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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- continuing education tuition assistance
- CEU course work
- sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
