Universal Worker (Medication Manager) Marietta's Place

Good Neighbor Society

Marietta's Place Universal Worker - Medication Manager

Overview of Role / Essential Job Functions

As a result of internal growth within our memory care unit, we are hiring Universal Workers for Full Time (1st shift 6a-2p) and Part Time (1st shift 6a-2p and 3rd shift 10p-6a). We will also have a weekend package 3rd shift (10p-6a) position available.

Responsibilities

• 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.