Universal Worker

General Purpose

Provide and maintain a clean and sanitary environment supporting in an effort to provide residents with a homelike quality of life. Provide each resident with the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Assures that his/her assigned duties meet facility standards; is familiar with and follows the facilities policies and procedures.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned, to include but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, removing trash in resident and common areas.
• Supports residents in attending physician appointments and other appointments as determined by the Director of Assisted Living Services.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with peers and Residents and works collaboratively with all departments.
• Observe and report patient condition by monitoring vital signs and records patient information into ECS, depending upon skill level.
• Meets residents’ needs by promoting highest level of independence.
• Completes assignments in a timely, safe, and thorough manner.
• Ensures that all Resident needs are met through resident centered approach.
• Immediately reports faulty equipment. Safety awareness is demonstrated by using proper body mechanics, reducing clutter and keeping hallways clear. All incidents/accidents must be reported to the person in charge immediately. Follows the facilities safety policies and procedures.
• Principles of infection control and prevention are consistently followed. Demonstrate adherence to universal precautions and exposure control plan/Personal protective equipment when appropriate.
• Ability to be flexible and work other assignments and shifts as needed and assists other departments as needed. Any duties are deemed necessary to manage the overall well-being of the Residents.
  
  

Education And Experience

• PSS/CNA in good standing with the DHHS/State of Maine CNA registry preferred. Maintain 12 CEU’s of in-service per year required by First Atlantic Healthcare.
  
  

Specific Requirements

• Ability to perform duties as assigned. A desires to care for people, especially those who are elderly and chronically ill. Ability to work with independence, flexibility and good judgment.
  
  

We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Flexible Savings Account: including medical, dependent, and limited
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with NEW employer contribution
• The ability to grow your own career within your own facility, or across our family of homes within Maine
  
  

All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent references and passing the Maine State Background Check.