LNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Elderwood•Burlington, VT

2d•$19

About The Position

LNA Training Track (Support Aide)PAID Nurse Training Track At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide our commitment to outstanding resident care and to supporting the growth of our employees. If you have a natural desire to help others and are looking for a pathway into nursing, this opportunity may be the perfect fit. LNA Training Track (Support Aide) – Position Overview Elderwood at Burlington offers a paid, comprehensive pathway for individuals who wish to become Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs). Whether you have prior experience as a CNA, LNA, HHA, PCA, or are brand new to the field, this program provides hands-on exposure and structured training that leads to certification and permanent placement as an LNA. Support Aides work alongside our clinical team to assist with basic non-clinical resident care tasks while awaiting entry into the next Nurse Aide Training Program. Once enrolled, participants complete a full three-week paid training program followed by certification testing sponsored by Elderwood. Why Work at Elderwood? Paid Nurse Aide Training Program Weekly pay schedule Gas Allowance Stipend for eligible part-time and full-time positions Tuition Assistance Program for nursing or clinical advancement 401(k) with employer match Full benefits package for eligible employees Robust Employee Referral Program Ferry reimbursement Opportunities for long-term career growth in nursing and clinical care LNA Training Program Details Three-week paid course Weeks 1–2: Classroom instruction Week 3: Clinical rotation Training schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (times may vary slightly) Elderwood pays for: The state LNA certification exam Required onboarding items (PPD, Physical, etc.) While awaiting training, you will work as a Support Aide on an assigned shift Upon passing, your title and pay will be updated to LNA Employee Perks! 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program

Requirements

Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age.
No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

Transport residents or accompanies ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.
Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned.
Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers.
Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed.
Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed.
Supply fresh water in resident's rooms, as directed.
Prepare bed and bedwear of resident's at hour of sleep, as assigned.
Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed.
Clean resident's equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned.
Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned.
Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents.