About this role
Building Name: HHH - Home Health & Hospice
Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont
Regular
Department: HHH - Choices for Care
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
Shift: Day
Primary Shift: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $20.00 Mid $24.58 Max $29.15
Recruiter: Kelly Shea
POSITION SUMMARY: To assist clients and their families in their homes with non-medical directed personal care and home management tasks, including support of clients with dressing, bathing, grooming, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation, toileting, and mobility MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required plus the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice PCA Training program (either 1 day for experienced recruits or full PCA training for recruits with no previous experience) II. Experience: Personal Care Attendants must successfully complete PCA coursework and pass the required exam. III. License Requirements: N/A IV. General: • Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency • Able to speak, read and write in English • Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities • Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work • Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public • Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG • Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace • Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others • Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Traveling may be required 2. May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors 3. May work during non-business hours 4. May experience: • Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff • Stress due to a demanding profession • An exposure to blood-borne pathogens • A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours 2. Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards 3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees 4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance 5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level 6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment 7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties 8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards: • Communicate with clients to assure that client needs are addressed promptly, accurately, and with care; practice advanced communication skills, including as it applies to mental illness and advanced stages of dementia • Assist in personal care of clients, such as dressing, bathing and personal hygiene • Assist with toileting, such as providing incontinent care, use of bedpan, and urinal • Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as straightening, dish washing, and laundry • Grocery shop, plan and prepare basic meals for clients • Provide mobility assistance such as cane/wheelchair/walker assistance and client transfer assistance using Hoyer and Sara lifts, track systems, pivots, and other technical devices • Demonstrate awareness of spinal cord and neurological conditions and identify complications of autonomic dysreflexia • Observe and report changes in client condition to office • Prepare and maintain organization required records of client status and services performed, including Telephony if applicable • Drive to and from client houses and record applicable mileage and travel time • Carry out treatment as directed by supervisor according to the care plan • Accompany clients to doctor’s offices, grocery shopping and on other necessary errands outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship according to program regulations • Support basic living skills, support independence • Assist in maintaining a safe environment for clients • Provide assistance with advanced positioning with bedbound clients • Participate in in-services and meetings of the organization • Practice standard precautions in accordance with OSHA standards • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Higher level care may be taught by the supervisor on a case to case basis for that client only II. Professional Accountability: • Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization • Complies with all organization policies and procedures • Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions • Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations • Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information • Organization’s security official • Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards • Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes • Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy • Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources • Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities • Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training • Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts • Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization • Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees • Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change • Documents the provision care and services in accordance to organization’s policy