Personal Care Attendant

1 week ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States Uvmhealth Full time

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

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