Personal Care Attendant - Long Term Care

4w1 month ago

The University of Vermont Health Network - Home Health & Hospice

Colchester, US · Full-time · $38,000 – $56,000

About this role

As a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) at The University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice, you will support clients in staying home by providing non-medically directed personal care. We offer competitive pay and advanced technology, including an agency supplied iPhone, to help you deliver innovative, high-value, compassionate care.

Your day-to-day work involves assisting clients with housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, bathing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and transfers, including the use of lifts. Experience is not required, as we provide a comprehensive training program that will allow you opportunities for growth.

Our team strives to provide care that is nonjudgmental and honors diversity, recognizing the unique preferences and values of each individual. We build trusting relationships based on listening, empathy, and understanding, personifying excellence and professionalism in all areas of our work.

We currently have full-time day and part-time evening positions available. Join a supportive community where every day you make a difference in the lives of clients, and as a member of our nursing team, so will you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice PCA Training program (1 day for experienced recruits or full training for recruits with no previous experience)
Successful completion of PCA coursework and passing the required exam
Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center, and OIG
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization

Responsibilities

Support clients in staying home by providing non-medically directed personal care
Assist clients with housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
Help with bathing, grooming, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks
Assist with mobility and transfers, including the use of lifts
Build trusting relationships based on listening, empathy, and understanding
Personify the qualities of excellence and professionalism in all areas of work
Complete required PCA coursework and pass the exam with support from the organization