Universal Worker II (Med Aide) - PRN - Eventide Crete Senior Living

Eventide Senior Living Communities•Crete, NE

18d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Crete Senior Living in Crete, Nebraska, is seeking a PRN/as-needed Universal Worker II (Med Aide). The role enhances residents’ living experience by providing care and related services in accordance with each resident’s comprehensive care plan or service plan. The worker contributes to residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through respectful, professional, competent, and personable interactions. The schedule includes a weekend and holiday rotation. When using MA-40 certification, the worker also prepares and administers medications and treatments under the direction of an RN, within their scope of practice, and according to physician orders and facility policies. The worker evaluates emergency situations and performs CPR when necessary, based on training.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English, including medical terminology related to the job.
Must be able to safely perform the job duties; vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with or without correction.
Must have unrestricted ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Eventide’s discretion.
CNA and MA-40 certifications in good standing, as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry, are required.
If using MA-40 certification, CPR is required.
Certifications must be kept up to date at the employee’s expense.
Must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring or ambulation, and continence.
Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers, and orient new employees.
Submit completed documentation according to department protocol.
Prioritize assignments and adjust throughout the shift to meet changing resident, caregiver, team member, and manager needs, including responding to call lights when necessary.
Perform assigned work duties within the assigned work environment, regardless of team member preference.
Follow each resident’s comprehensive care plan or service plan.
Safeguard protected health information and comply with HIPAA privacy regulations.
Implement activities for residents.
Prepare, plate, and serve meals, snacks, and other requested food.
Help clean the dining room and perform housekeeping and laundry duties as needed.
When using MA-40 certification, prepare and administer medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, and according to physician orders and facility policies and procedures.
When using MA-40 certification, evaluate emergency situations and perform CPR when necessary, based on training.