Job Location : Burlington,VT, USA
Building Name: HHH - South Burlington Adult Day ProgramLocation Address: 412 Farrell St, South Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: HHH - South Burlington Community Care ServicesPart TimeStandard Hours: 24Shift: VariablePrimary Shift: TBDWeekend Needs: NoneRecruiter: Lisa BarronPOSITION SUMMARY:
To assist clients and their families in Adult Day with non-medically directed personal care including: supporting clients with dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, transportation, toileting and mobility. To assist in planning and providing program activities for the Adult Day program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
I. Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required plus the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice PCA Training program
II. Experience:
Personal Care Attendants must successfully complete the PCA coursework and pass the required exams
Experience or education involving recreational activities
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 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:
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 organizations 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:
PCA I
Communicate with client to assure that client needs are addressed promptly, accurately and with care
Assist in personal care of clients, such as dressing, bathing and personal hygiene
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as straightening, dish washing, and laundry
Grocery shop, and assist in planning and preparing basic meals for clients
Provide mobility assistance such cane/wheelchair/walker assistance and client transfer assistance. May use assistive devices such as Gait Belts
Assist with toileting, such as providing incontinent care, use of bedpan and urinal
Observe and report changes in client condition to clinical staff as appropriate
Prepare and maintain organization required records of client status and services performed, including Telephony, if applicable
Carry out treatment as directed by Adult Day RN, according to the plan of care
Support client independence, and support family members to provide client care at home
Assist in maintaining a healthy home environment for clients through wellness care
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 Adult Day RN on a case to case basis for individual specific client care
Practice advanced communication skills, including as it applies, to mental illness and advances stages of Dementia
Awareness of spinal cord and neurological conditions and identify complications of autonomic dysreflexia
Perform ostomy care and catheter care
Utilize slide boards, tracks and Hoyer lifts for transfers
Work with power wheelchairs
Provide assistance with advanced positioning with bedbound clients
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 organizations policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
Organizations 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 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
Enhance or improve 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 care and services in accordance to organizations policy
locationSouth Burlington, VT