Colchester, Vermont5 days ago
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.