Universal Worker - Prairie Senior

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a universal worker at Prairie Senior. The universal worker position is to assist the clinical team with non-nursing duties to create a pleasant environment for our residents. The universal worker is a member of a team of care providers; transporting residents, passing trays, ice water, snacks, stock linen barrels when full, assist with room moves, clothing identification and assorted specific housekeeping duties. Universal workers will follow set routines, policies and procedures of this facility. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Requirements

Ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness
Understanding and ability to follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents and other staff members
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Responsibilities

Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse, or Unit Manager; this requires the ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbal and/or written information regarding resident's condition and care
Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required
Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers) of any residents assigned
Answer call lights in a timely manner; determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack.
Be alert to resident's comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceeds your ability.
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse
Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards
Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly
Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled.
Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment.
Willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves
Bring laundry barrels to laundry room, get linens for beds, make unoccupied beds
Bring residents to and from daily activities
Assist with activities going on in building
Clerical functions as assigned