Personal Care Attendant - evening

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Colchester, VTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R0082175

Building Name: HHH - Field Work Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont Regular Department : HHH
- Specialty Care Full Time Standard

Hours:

37.5

Biweekly Scheduled

Hours:

Shift: Eve/Day Primary

Shift: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PMWeekend Needs:
As Scheduled Salary Range:
Min $16.73 Mid $19.07 Max $21.41

Recruiter:
Dom Bryant

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…