We have full-time & part-time commitments on day and evening shifts within our Long-Term Care Unit.

Full-time

Day 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. (80 hours per pay period)

Part-time

Eve 2:45 p.m. -11:15 p.m. (40 hours per pay period)

Eve 6:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (28 hours per pay period)

Day 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (32 hours per pay period)

Limited Per Diem Roles

We offer the following differentials in addition to the hourly rate of pay:

• Evening $3.00 per hour
• Night $5.00 per hour
• Weekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to applicable shift differentials)

A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available Licensed Nurse Assistants. Subject to applicable taxes, 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.

Positions of 20 or more hours per week are eligible for FULL benefits including but not limited to: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 403(b) plan with employer contribution, and time-off plans.

Job Summary
Our Licensed Nursing Assistants are responsible for working collaboratively under the direction of the Unit Nurse to deliver basic personal care support and specific aspects of patient care. Responsive communication, respect, and support to our residents are the central features of this position.
Education

LNA license with the State of Vermont, required

Experience

Our staff at Helen Porter is proud to know and care for our residents. We are looking for someone who will feel the same. The successful candidates will be

empathetic and compassionate. Must be reliable and able to work well as a member of a team. Strong communication skills are needed along with the ability to follow through. Must have a willingness to learn, support and mentor team members as you grow, and capacity to take direction. Must have basic computer skills.

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 98 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.

To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here: http://www.portermedical.org/helen_porter.html

About Long Term Care - Otter Creek
In addition to our many specialized services, Helen Porter continues to build upon our 30-year tradition of high quality long-term care services. Separated from the Memory Care Neighborhood and the Short-Term Post Acute Rehabilitation Unit, our long-term care residents receive nursing care and assistance with daily living, as well as programs and activities tailored to their abilities and needs.