LNA II Job Colchester area,Vermont USA,Healthcare

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…