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University of Vermont Medical Center lists this LNA - McClure Miller Respite House opportunity in colchester, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Building Name: HHH - McClure Miller Respite HouseLocation Address: 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester VermontRegularDepartment: HHH - MMRH AdministrationFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: Evening-8HrPrimary Shift: -Weekend Needs: As ScheduledSalary Range: Min $20.84 Mid $26.22 Max $31.60Recruiter: Alicia ShermanPOSITION SUMMARY: To assist in implementing a medically-directed plan of care for patients in their homes and 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) II. Experience: Combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired 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 • Supervision is received from RNs and clinical manager/director or designee 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: • Meets the attached Hospice Values Competencies at a proficient level • Has the skill to provide service across locations such as UVMHN McClure Miller Respite House Setting and Home setting • Acts as a peer resource • Implements various aspects of a medically-directed plan of care that do not require a nursing license, such as: non-sterile wound care, range of motion, etc. • Assists with personal hygiene, elimination, feeding and mobility according to the patient’s needs and the nursing orders and plan of care • Provides education to family about personal care and safety per the plan of care and comprehensive assessment • Communicates observations and changes in patient status with the RN case manager or designee • Documents the care provided and the patient’s response to care • On a limited bases, performs general housekeeping a. Light everyday housecleaning tasks: make beds, wash dishes and clean up kitchen and bathroom areas and make tidy living areas b. Light laundry • Provides input on presented clients and families at interdisciplinary team meetings • Attends/Completes assigned trainings • Attends staff meetings and in-service programs • Other duties as assigned 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
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Worksite address
colchester, VT, 05446, US
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