Job Title: Universal Worker/CNA
Position Type: Non-exempt
Department/Group: RCFE- Assisted Living
Employer: Santa Teresita Inc. Duarte, CA
Status: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Our mission is to be "At the Service of the Family for Life". It is the guiding principle of our organization and includes our values of unwavering commitment and steadfast adherence to the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.
Santa Teresita further defines this mission to include the following goals:
- Providing a continuum of short and long-term care for the elderly in a compassionate manner.
- Upholding and promoting the dignity of life at all stages in the care we provide and to the families we serve through quality assurance and education.
- Responsible stewardship of healthcare assets in order to provide quality of care.
Purpose of Your Job Position:
The general purpose of your job is to provide assistance to residents in their activities of daily living (ADLs), to perform various services in relation to the general upkeep and cleanliness of the buildings and equipment of Santa Teresita, and to participate in the tasks required for the general running of an Assisted Living household.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist residents with personal care including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene as indicated by the personal care plan
Assist residents with ambulation as indicated by the care plan
Assist with meal service both in the dining room and for meal tray delivery to individual rooms
Document all care rendered to residents on the appropriate/designated charts and forms provided
Report all change in mental and physical condition, social behavior, and emotional or physical needs to Administrator
Make regular rounds of building at designated intervals in order to monitor residents and safety of environment
Transport/escort residents to doctor’s appointments, religious and social events
Encourage residents to participate in activities; prepare and lead activities as assigned
Prepare snacks for residents when requested by resident and assist in meal preparation according to menu instructions
Clean resident rooms and care areas as assigned according to facility and regulatory guidelines and maintain their orderliness at all times
Launder personal clothing and linens of residents, as well as common laundry, as needed
Remove all waste, including infectious waste, from assigned area according to established schedule and proper infection control techniques
Perform general cleaning of public areas, common rooms, offices, hallways, rest rooms, elevators, outside corridors and stairways, balconies, patios, laundry rooms, and any other assigned area
Dusts, cleans, and polishes woodwork, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors
Cleaning of windows and glass
Change light bulbs and batteries in facility as needed to keep lights and equipment in working order at all times. Complete a work order if special skill is needed for some types of changes
Use cleaning materials and supplies, and prepare solutions according to standard formulas
Restock personal hygiene paper products and soap dispensers in various locations throughout the facility
Observe and report all potential hazards to supervisor; perform any immediate action required within ability to prevent hazard actuation
Respond to emergencies, call 9-1-1 as appropriate and assist with evacuation in case of fire or emergency
Dispense medication to residents for self-administration as prescribed by the physician
Document all medication activity on record keeping tools required by organization’s practice and state licensing regulations in an accurate manner (without error) and with the most current information regarding each individual residents’ medications
Adhere to professional dress code that reflects the mission of Santa Teresita with excellent grooming and appearance
Follow all guidelines in the handbook and policies, as well as, all safety procedures established by Santa Teresita
Attend all in-services, meetings and other training required by this position
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