Universal Worker

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - MANCHESTER, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,  Good Neighbor SocietyMarietta's Place Universal Worker Job Description Overview of Role / Essential Job FunctionsResponsibilities Provide assistance to tenants as outlined on each individual service plan and complete appropriate documentation Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing,  toileting, hygiene and mobility Medication assistance (Under the direction of the nurse) Other medical needs Personal Laundry Monitor the health, safety and well-being of the tenants.      Report changes in tenant’s functional status, personal needs, or health condition to RN on call Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. in tenant chart as well as staff communication book. Strip and make residents' beds weekly; launder residents' linen and towels, fold and return to residents. Assist in preparing meals, serving meals and bussing tables, kitchen and dining room clean-up during mealtimes. Clean residents' apartments on assigned days and as outlined in the service plan. Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils. Encourage socialization among tenants. Wear a pager at all times and respond to tenant emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up. Clean common areas as scheduled. Do Facility Laundry. Clean vacated units in preparation for new tenants and assist with “Deep Cleaning. Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures. Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs. Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors. Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel. Assist in keeping the environment safe. Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to supervisor. Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator or assigned by the director. Attend scheduled in-services and staff meetings and participate in committees as opportunities are available Carry out other duties as assigned by the director. Work according to the Standards of Excellence. Promote The Good Neighbor Society in a positive way. Promote teamwork in providing services to tenants. Adhere to an environment of positive and top-notch customer service. Provide input into the development and updating of each tenant’s service plan. Qualifications: Education/ Experience/Qualifications/ Physical Demands Education and Experience Training/Experience as a nursing assistant or home-health aide is preferred Certified medication training preferred Must be willing to take the 16 hour medication manager course upon hire Skills in nurturing and organizing like those in a domestic household Experience or interest in working with older adults and those with memory deficitsQualifications and Physical Demands              Maturity, friendliness and enjoyment in working with people High school diploma or GED “preferred”, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher. Must be over age 18. Physical demand level: medium Lifting, pushing or pulling a minimum of 60 lbs., using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment. Ability to do bending or kneeling for up to 15 consecutive minutes to perform cleaning tasks. Ability to work 3-3.75 hours standing, walking and moving about without the need to sit down. Able to work with cleaning chemicals.