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POSITION SUMMARY:To assist clients and their families in their homes with non-medical directed personal care and home management tasks, including support of clients with dressing, bathing, grooming, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation, toileting, and mobilityMINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:I. Education:High school diploma or equivalent required plus the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice PCA Training program (either 1 day for experienced recruits or full PCA training for recruits with no previous experience)II. Experience:Personal Care Attendants must successfully complete PCA coursework and pass the required exam.III. License Requirements:N/AIV. 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 positionWORKING CONDITIONS:1. Traveling may be required2. May work in community based settings, and clients' homes and outdoors3. May work during non-business hours4. 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 preferencesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours2. 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 standards3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephonePERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:I. Performance Standards:- Communicate with clients to assure that client needs are addressed promptly, accurately, and with care; practice advanced communication skills, including as it applies to mental illness and advanced stages of dementia- Assist in personal care of clients, such as dressing, bathing and personal hygiene- Assist with toileting, such as providing incontinent care, use of bedpan, and urinal- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as straightening, dish washing, and laundry- Grocery shop, plan and prepare basic meals for clients- Provide mobility assistance such as cane/wheelchair/walker assistance and client
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