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)
II. Experience:
2 plus years of 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

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
I. Performance Standards:
* Assist in personal care of patients including ambulation, use of wheelchair/walker/cane and other adaptive equipment, transfer activities, bathing, shampooing, hair care, oral hygiene, shaving, skin care, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, special diets, and other activities of daily living
* Perform general housekeeping tasks such as:
o Everyday housecleaning tasks: make beds; vacuum, sweep and mop floors, wash dishes, and clean up kitchen areas, clean bathrooms, pick up and neaten living areas
o Laundry: wash, dry, fold, iron, put away clothing, bed and table linens
o Assist in maintaining home environment, identify hazards and concerns
* Observe and report changes in patient's condition identified during home visit to Supervisor
* Confer regularly with Supervisor regarding patients' status and treatment plan
* Document patient condition, service provided according to organization standards
* Travel to and from patient's homes and the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice office

* Assist with orienting new personal care attendants through shadowing experiences

* Other duties as requested by Supervisor