LNA/Care Aide (Adult Day) - Per Diem

Springfield Medical Care Systems • Springfield, VT

82d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Adult Day Care Aide/LNA will assist participants with activities of daily living and other personal care including ambulation, transfers, toileting, food preparation, feeding, nail care and bathing. The aide will assist with and lead activities as instructed, ensure activity supplies are ready and available for participants, and work as a team player with all other staff. Communication of participant information to appropriate supervisors in a timely manner is essential. The aide will assist with the arrival and departure of participants, daily documentation, and late night and Saturday club coverage as directed by the Director of Adult Day Services. Additionally, the aide will assist with kitchen duties in the absence of the dietary tech.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved course for Licensed Nursing Assistants.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license in Vermont.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience working with geriatric and disabled adults.
• Experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's disease.
• Must be a team player and possess a positive, energetic and compassionate personality.
• Strong crucial thinking skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Knowledge of activities.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living and other personal care including ambulation, transfers, toileting, food preparation, feeding, nail care and bathing.
• Assist with and lead activities as instructed.
• Ensure activity supplies are ready and available for participants.
• Work as a team player with all other staff.
• Communicate participant information to appropriate supervisors in a timely manner.
• Assist with the arrival and departure of participants.
• Assist with daily documentation.
• Assist with late night and Saturday club coverage as directed by Director of Adult Day Services.
• Assist with kitchen duties in the absence of the dietary tech.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees