Job Details
Job Ref: R0084617 Category: Non-Licensed & Entry Level Employment Type: Full-Time Health Care Partner: Home Health & Hospice Location: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05439 Department: HHH - Choices for Care Job Type: Regular Primary Shift: Day Hours Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Pay Rate: $16.73 - $21.41 per hour
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
NAI
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 organizations, 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 drivers license and have a reliable registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization and appropriate to position
WORKING CONDITIONS
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 doctors 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 organizations operations • Complies with organization policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of all protected health information • Organizations security official • Conducts himself/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 organizations policy • Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organizations 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 • Enhances or improves organizations 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 of care and services in accordance to organizations policy