Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont
Regular
Department: HHH - Home Health Service
Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.5
Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
Shift: Day
Primary Shift: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
Salary Range: Min $20.84 Mid $26.05 Max $31.26
Recruiter: Kelly Shea
POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in implementing a medically-directed plan of care for patients in their homes; to assist patients and their families with a variety of home management tasks and personal care activities MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education: • Basic education (high school) • Graduation from a State approved LNA course instruction II. Experience: Previous experience in nursing home or similar facility desired, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired III. License Requirements: Vermont State Board of Nursing Licensed Nursing Assistant 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 • Knowledge of physical, emotional, developmental needs of and ways to work with population served by home health organization • Ability to work independently in private homes under the supervision of a licensed RN, PT • Ability to complete additional training appropriate to the job prior to assignment 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: • Includes basic nursing assistant and restorative duties for which the nursing assistant is prepared by education and supervised practice such as wound care, assistance with self-administered medications, assistance with therapeutic experiences, help with assistive devices, simple technical procedures • Assist in personal care of patients including ambulation, use of wheelchair/walker/cane and other adaptive equipment, transfer activities, range of motion, bathing, shampooing, hair care, oral hygiene, nail care, shaving, skin care, dressing, toileting/bowel programs/ostomy and catheter care, meal preparation, special diets, and other activities of daily living • On a limited basis, perform general housekeeping tasks such as: a) laundry: wash, dry, fold, iron, put away clothing, bed and table linens; as it pertains to the plan of care b) Assist in maintaining home environment, identify hazards and concerns • Observe and report changes in patient’s condition identified during home visit to Primary Nurse and/or PT as appropriate • Confer regularly with primary Nurse and/or PT regarding patients' status and treatment plan • Document patient condition, service provided according to organization’s standards • Travel to and from patient’s home and the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice office • Other duties as requested by supervisor 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 .