Universal Community Partner

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Universal Community Partner provides services across various departments, which may include caregiving, housekeeping, and dining. The position may be assigned to various shifts and supports residents’ daily needs and well-being. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living and mobility, serving meals and supporting the dining experience, and cleaning resident rooms and common areas. The role also includes responding to resident emergencies, maintaining confidentiality, following safety and infection-control procedures, and attending staff meetings and in-services.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Ability to promote teamwork in providing resident services.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassion, patience, and dedication to providing excellent care.
Ability to follow directives and work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of safe food-handling procedures.
Nurturing skills, organization, and interest in working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn and help others.
Enjoyment of working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Provide services to residents according to their service plans.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility.
Observe and report changes in residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
Respond promptly to call signals and resident emergencies, provide immediate assistance, and contact emergency support when needed.
Assist residents with transfers, positioning, walking, and mobility aids.
Serve meals, take orders, and assist residents throughout the dining experience.
Provide customer service to support resident satisfaction during meals.
Set and reset tables, clear tables during meals, and bus tables after meals.
Clean the dining area after meal service.
Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas according to the established schedule.
Dust, vacuum, mop, and disinfect surfaces and floors.
Launder residents’ clothing, linens, and towels; fold and return items to residents.
Clean public bathrooms, windows, floors, light fixtures, and other common areas as assigned.
Follow chemical safety protocols and infection-control procedures.
Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Provide first aid during resident emergencies and arrange appropriate medical attention or follow-up.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information about residents, facility operations, and personnel.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Perform other duties as assigned.