Immediate Opening: Per Diem Housekeeper - Join the Youville Place Team!

Location: Youville Place Position: Per Diem and Part- time RCAs

Are you passionate about creating a comfortable, safe, and nurturing environment for seniors? Do you thrive in a truly collaborative team setting?

At Youville Place, we are deeply committed to providing the highest quality of care, and our Housekeepers are essential to fulfilling that mission. We are currently seeking a motivated and qualified individual to join our team as a Per Diem Housekeeper.

Your Impact in This Role

As a member of our staff, you will be instrumental in promoting a comfortable living environment for our residents. While maintaining pristine surroundings, your work contributes directly to our patient-centered approach, creating experiences that enable residents to engage, remain active, and thoroughly enjoy their time at Youville. You will be providing the nurturing support that defines our community.

Schedule & Availability

This is a Per Diem opportunity, meaning shifts are scheduled as needed to ensure complete coverage for our residents. Candidates must be available for shifts across days and nights:

• Days: Typically 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

• Nights: Typically 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM

• Requirements: Availability is required Monday through Friday, as well as every other weekend.

Commitment to Your Growth

Youville Place is dedicated to your long-term success! We are committed to your professional development by strengthening your existing skills, helping you develop new ones, and understanding your career goals. We provide the education and experience necessary to help you advance your career in the healthcare and hospitality fields.

How to Apply

Ready to make a positive impact every day? Apply now to join the collaborative and caring team at Youville Place!

Please Note: At the time of a formal employment offer, the determination of your offer will reflect your individual skills and experience as they relate directly to the requirements of the Per Diem Housekeeper position.

As a member of the Wellness Department, the Resident Care Assistant:

• Provides assistance to residents as described in the resident’s individualized service plan
• Delivers services as directed and assigned
• Communicates and documents any issues or concerns related to the care of the resident
• Responds to emergencies according to established policies and procedures.

CORE DUTIES AND DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to policies and procedures of Youville, as well as policies specific to the department
• Adhere to safety and health regulations and policies
• Assist in emergencies that occur in the residence
• Meet and exceed Youville standards for hospitality and services
• Incorporate the mission and philosophy of Youville into daily tasks
• Demonstrate sensitive communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Organize and complete tasks effectively
• Report changes in resident behavior or unusual circumstances to Director
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
• Participate in continuing education as required by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
• Youville, in accordance with its mission, is committed to environmental sustainability and the promotion of a healthier environment. All staff are required to be good stewards of the environment by conserving energy and water resources, appropriately segregating solid, recycling, and bio-hazardous waste streams, and following all procedures for safe use of chemicals in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to residents as needed and within the scope of services provided in assisted living, including escorts to appointments
• Assist with ADL’s, as directed by the daily assignment
• Provide medication reminders to residents participating in the Self Administered Medication Management Program (SAMM) in accordance with regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Youville Policy
• Report, either verbally or in writing, changes in resident’s behavior, issues concerning physical, cognitive or psychosocial status, concerns or unusual circumstances with resident, staff, visitors or equipment to Director of Wellness or Designee
• Complete documentation as required, including assignments, ADL sheets, written reports or incident reports
• Follow all procedures for personal safety, health and cleanliness
• Report to Director of Wellness or designee any incident that may interfere with health or may endanger the resident’s health or safety
• Understand and respond to the emergency response system to promote safety for the residents
• Assist in other departments as needed to provide efficient, safe services for residents

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand the rights and needs of older adults
• Communicate clearly with residents, staff, and families
• Lift 50 lbs, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, push and pull as required.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• Experience caring for older adults for one year
• Educational background should include training in needs of older adults
• Certification in Massachusetts for either nursing assistant or home health aide

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Possess good communication skills in English:

• Enabling interaction with coworkers and residents
• Sensitive listening skills, good comprehension, effective speaking ability
• Reading and writing at level needed to fulfill job

REASONING/JUDGMENT ABILITY:

Ability to think clearly, assess and follow up in an appropriate and sensitive manner.

Must be patient and understanding of individual needs of residents and staff. These include physical, emotional and spiritual needs as related to the process of aging and adjustment to an assisted living setting.