Universal Worker- Part Time- 48 Hours Bi Weekly

UNIVERSAL WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION

Cleans and maintains facility areas to ensure the safety, health and well-being of residents, visitors and team members by providing a clean and safe environment.

Hours

Hours will be part time status (48 hours biweekly) including every other weekend, every other holiday.

Major Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, and Tasks of the Position

• Cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, floors, vents, wheel chairs, beds, furniture, hard and soft surfaces
• Dry and wet mops floors.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets.
• Cleans vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Collects and discards trash and infectious waste
• Cleans windows.
• Cleans and disinfects sinks and other plumbing fixtures.
• Replaces disposables such as paper towels, soap, toilet paper, etc.
• Dusts and cleans furniture, including beds and wheelchairs.
• Completes all cleaning and preparation of rooms when resident has been discharged, transferred or expired.
• Changes cubicle curtains and drapes.
• Washes walls.
• Moves furniture, beds, etc. to maintain clean areas.
• Assists in the dining room at meal times
• Immediately report resident related care concerns about treatment or abuse to the Department Supervisor as well as the Executive Director of the facility
• Interact with Team Members, Residents, and Guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Be accountable for all information in the Team Member Handbook
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, Team Member, family and facility information
• Understand and upholds Resident Rights
• Follow each Residents Plan of Care
• Follow oral and written instructions for all duties assigned and performed in an effective, timely and professional manner
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with organization, facility, and department procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Use supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Ensure equipment is treated with proper care and is used only for the purposes and in accordance for which it was designed to be used for
• Follow facility reporting guidelines for any equipment that is not functioning properly or is need of repair
• Use Infection control practices, including Standard Precautions, to prevent the spread of diseases
• Maintain cleanliness of work area
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, as directed
• Complete all documentation per facility protocol and Standards of Practice
• Follow all IT protocols, including submission of Sysaids, for all technology related issues
• Answer call bells and assist as able
• Operate vehicles safely
• Obey all traffic laws
• Assist residents on and off the bus
• Assist with the removal of snow and ice, as directed
• To understand the laundry production flow and contribute to it’s success
• To launder linen, clothing and other items in accordance with facility policy
• To understand the proper and safe use of the laundry equipment
• To perform linen inventories, as directed
• To adhere to proper safety techniques when lifting, loading, transporting and handling linen and supplies
• To ensure laundry is separately properly by clean and soiled according to Department of Health regulations
• Follows HACCP procedures while performing prep work to include brewing coffee, plating salads/desserts and pouring of beverages. Serves food to residents at a multiple number of tables, using proper rules of etiquette ie: proper introduction, knowledge of menu, offering beverages/refills, checking back with resident for satisfaction, attentive to needs, answering questions regarding food preparation and communicating customer concerns to kitchen staff.
• Follows HACCP procedures while serving and replenishing from steam tables and/or tray line and breaks down areas/stations at the end of meal period, while covering, labeling and dating all food items prepared and to be stored
• Follows daily/weekly cleaning schedule
• Removes all garbage and solid waste from kitchen area, maintain kitchen waste cans/lids as clean and sanitary, and maintains dumpster area to ensure it is free from any debris.
• Delivers and retrieve tray carts to and from resident rooms/kitchen in a timely manner.
• Interacts with residents when delivering trays/serving food to table, assists with menu selection where applicable, communicates concerns/changes to supervisor
• Follows all policies and procedures while washing all dishware in dish machine, maintains dishwasher temperature log
• Follows all policies and procedures while washing cookware at three compartment sink, maintains sanitizer solution log
• Wash dishes as needed for dietary department

Conduct Expected of a Team Member in the Position

• Interpersonal and Resident Relations: Interacts effectively with others and actively participates as a committed team member. This includes interacting in a respectful, professional manner; remaining calm in difficult interactions; assisting coworkers; listening to and involving others; objectively considering others’ ideas and opinions, and interacting effectively with people from varied and diverse backgrounds; creating an environment of positive and professional demeanor for residents.

• Following Policies and Procedures: Follows Company and departmental policies and procedures. This includes Federal, state, and local requirements and regulations; safety policies and procedures; the team member handbook; properly storing and disposing regulated medical waste; maintaining a clean and orderly workspace; dresses in proper attire; upholding ethical standards; and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of personal information of residents and team members.

• Work Orientation: Ensures that work activities are completed thoroughly, accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner ensuring quality standards are met. This includes taking the initiative to complete job tasks; working without close supervision; being committed, reliable, trusted, and accountable for completing work activities; regularly and dependably being at work on time (i.e. good punctuality); and willingness to accept schedule changes or work additional hours as required by the company.

• Company Representation: Supports the reputation of the company and its services. This involves not tarnishing the image of the company during all written and oral communications with residents, families and friends of residents, suppliers, medical facilities, and members of the surrounding communities. This includes discussing company or departmental issues or problems in appropriate areas only with appropriate personnel.

• Safety: Follows Company policies, procedures, and practices related to safe work practices. This includes being knowledgeable about facility and industry standards, using all safety equipment provided, recommending safety equipment not currently in use that could prevent future injury, and being alert and aware of potential safety hazards at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Hours per day: 8 to 10 Days per week: Up to 5 Shift: Varies

1. Positional and Sensory Demands - Team Member is required to:

Occasional: 1-33% of day, Frequent: 34-66% of day, Constant: 67-100% of day

Comments: ______________________________________________________________________

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2. Team Member is required to lift and carry:

Occasional: 1-33% of day, Frequent: 34-66% of day, Constant: 67-100% of day

Comments: ______________________________________________________________________

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3. Team Member is required to push and pull:

Occasional: 1-33% of day, Frequent: 34-66% of day, Constant: 67-100% of day

Comments: ______________________________________________________________________

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4. Team Member is required to use head/neck in:

Occasional: 1-33% of day, Frequent: 34-66% of day, Constant: 67-100% of day