Universal Community Partner

Position Overview 

Provide services in various departments, which may include duties of caregiving, housekeeping, and serving in dining. This position may be asked to work various shifts. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Nursing

• Responsible for providing services to each resident according to the resident service plan.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility. 
• Observe and report changes in health, safety, and well-being of the residents. 
• Respond promptly to call signals and resident emergencies, assisting with their immediate need or contacting emergency support. 
• Support resident mobility by assisting with transfers, positioning, walking, and using mobility aids as needed. 

 Dining

• Serve residents meals, take orders, and assist residents throughout all aspects of the dining experience. 
• Provide customer service to residents to allow high level of resident satisfaction while serving meals.
• Set tables for upcoming meals and reset for the following meal.
• Clear tables, as needed, throughout meal and bus tables after the meal is finished.
• Assist with cleaning the dining area after each meal service. 

 Housekeeping

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas following established schedule. 
• Dust, vacuum, mop, and disinfect surfaces and floors. 
• Launder residents’ clothing, linen and towels; fold and return to residents.
• Clean common areas, public bathrooms, windows, floors, and light fixtures as assigned.
• Follow chemical safety protocol and infection control procedures.

 Other

• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and/or follow up.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Must be age 18 or older
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to have a flexible schedule 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to resident
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing excellent care
• Ability to follow directives and work effectively in a team environment
• Skills in nurturing and interest in working with older adults
• Safe food handling procedures
• Skills in nurturing, organization, and interest in working with older adults

 Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults