Universal Worker - Per Diem (On Call)
About The Position
The Universal Worker job entails ability to provide residents with comfort, safety, and personal care while meeting all life enrichment needs in our Assisted Living & Memory Care unit. Universal Worker also provides assistance in all dietary function and nutritional needs outlined by the RCFE guidelines. Universal workers under supervision is responsible for assisting with all household responsibilities, including activities, housekeeping, dining, laundry, ADL’s and other duties as assigned. Universal Workers must understand proper use of documentation and resident daily sheets while adhering to individualized care plans. Universal Workers are responsible for making sure that the household is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. UW needs to be able to be an effective part of a household team, initiate tasks, and work independently if necessary.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a food-handlers certificate
- Holds a Medication Training Certificate and demonstrates proper medication monitoring
- Must have a current basic first aid and CPR card and maintain an active certification during employment
- The ability to read, write and communicate to residents, staff, families, vendors, and all business relationships in English language
- Attendance at meetings and ongoing dementia coaching is required
- The final candidate must successfully pass O'Connor Woods post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide residents with comfort, safety, and personal care
- Meet all life enrichment needs in our Assisted Living & Memory Care unit
- Provide assistance in all dietary function and nutritional needs outlined by the RCFE guidelines
- Assist with all household responsibilities, including activities, housekeeping, dining, laundry, ADL’s and other duties as assigned
- Understand proper use of documentation and resident daily sheets while adhering to individualized care plans
- Make sure that the household is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
- Maintain business/professional boundaries with all staff, management and outside vendors
- Maintain compliance with company policy
- Respond to all verbal and written communication within 24 hours of receipt
- Blend a variety of multi-sensory experiences for each resident
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
