Housekeeping and patient care duties involving the maintenance of ward area and patients' quarters, plus assisting direct care personnel with the feeding and personal hygiene of mentally ill patients at the Vermont State Hospital. As necessary, provides assistance to direct care staff in responding to emergency situations.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor.
Prepares dining area and tables for clients' mealtimes, serves meals, assists with feeding patients, prepares and services nourishments between meals. Washes and dries patients' personal clothing. May accompany patients to appointments, treatment areas within and outside the Hospital and activities throughout the Hospital. Participates in in-service training. Performs other related work as required.