MP Universal Worker MM

Good Neighbor Society; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbor Society is seeking a compassionate Universal Worker - Medication Manager to assist tenants with daily living activities, including bathing and mobility, under nurse direction for medication support. You will monitor residents’ health, document changes, and maintain accurate records in charts and staff logs.

The role also involves meal assistance, housekeeping tasks, promoting social interaction, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in eldercare or assisted living settings preferred.
• Training as nursing assistant; medication assistance under RN guidance.
• Familiarity with safety, hygiene and record-keeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, hygiene, mobility.
• Provide medication assistance under nurse direction.
• Monitor health, safety, and well-being; report changes to RN on call.
• Complete documentation in tenant charts and communication book.
• Prepare meals, assist with dining, and maintain clean living areas.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and procedures.
• Support activity programming and social interaction among residents.

Skills

Nurturing

Organizing

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Certified nursing assistant

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Good Neighbor SocietyMarietta's Place Universal Worker - Medication ManagerOverview of Role / Essential Job FunctionsResponsibilitiesProvide assistance to tenants as outlined on each individual service plan and complete appropriate documentationActivities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobilityMedication assistance (Under the direction of the nurse)Other medical needsPersonal LaundryMonitor the health, safety and well-being of the tenants.Report changes in tenant’s functional status, personal needs, or health condition to RN on callDocument information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. in tenant chart as well as staff communication book.Strip and make residents' beds weekly; launder residents' linen and towels, fold and return to residents.Assist in preparing meals, serving meals and bussing tables, kitchen and dining room clean-up during mealtimes.Clean residents' apartments on assigned days and as outlined in the service plan.Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.Encourage socialization among tenants.Wear a pager at all times and respond to tenant emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.Clean common areas as scheduled.Do Facility Laundry.Clean vacated units in preparation for new tenants and assist with “Deep Cleaning.Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.Assist in keeping the environment safe.Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to supervisor.Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator or assigned by the director.Attend scheduled in-services and staff meetings and participate in committees as opportunities are availableCarry out other duties as assigned by the director.Work according to the Standards of Excellence.Promote The Good Neighbor Society in a positive way.Promote teamwork in providing services to tenants.Adhere to an environment of positive and top-notch customer service.Provide input into the development and updating of each tenant’s service plan.ResponsibilitiesProvide assistance to tenants as outlined on each individual service plan and complete appropriate documentationActivities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, hygiene and mobilityMedication assistance (Under the direction of the nurse)Other medical needsPersonal LaundryMonitor the health, safety and well-being of the residents.Report changes in tenant’s functional status, personal needs, or health condition to RN on callDocument information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. in tenant chart as well as staff communication book.Strip and make residents' beds weekly; launder residents' linen and towels, fold and return to residents.Assist in preparing meals, serving meals and bussing tables, kitchen and dining room clean-up during mealtimes.Clean residents' apartments on assigned days and as outlined in the service plan.Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.Encourage socialization among tenants.Wear a pager at all times and respond to tenant emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services in the extra services notebook (extra cleaning, personal laundry, guest meals, etc).Clean common areas as scheduled.Do Facility Laundry.Clean vacated units in preparation for new tenants and assist with “Deep Cleaning.Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.Assist in keeping the environment safe.Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to supervisor.Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator or assigned by the director.Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.Participate actively with marketing needs (provide tours, answer phone questions, etc.)Assist with office duties as needed (filing in tenant charts, general filing etc.)Attend scheduled in-services and staff meetings and participate in committees as opportunities are availableCarry out other duties as assigned by the director.Work according to the Standards of Excellence.Promote The Good Neighbor Society in a positive way.Promote teamwork in providing services to tenants.Adhere to an environment of positive and top-notch customer service.Provide input into the development and updating of each tenant’s service plan.Education/ Experience/Qualifications/ Physical DemandsEducation and ExperienceTraining/Experience as a nursing assistant or home-health aide is preferredCertified medication training preferredSkills in nurturing and organizing like those in a domestic householdExperience or interest in working with older adultsDIA Assisted Living regulationsOSHA-MSDS sheets and proceduresFire and safety proceduresFood-handling regulationsOperation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine), office equipment (photocopier, telephone) and household appliances (vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo machine)Qualifications and Physical DemandsMaturity, friendliness and enjoyment in working with peopleHigh school diploma or GED “preferred”, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher.Physical demand level: mediumLifting, pushing or pulling a minimum of 60 lbs., using proper body mechanics and/or available equipment.Ability to do bending or kneeling for up to 15 consecutive minutes to perform cleaning tasks.Ability to work 3-3.75 hours standing, walking and moving about without the need to sit down.Able to work with cleaning chemicals.Working Conditions/ Principal ContactsWorking Conditions• Inside and outsidePrincipal Contacts• Works closely with residents, family members, volunteers and team members.General RequirementsMust be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Good Neighbor Society Handbook, including, but not limited to:Works in a safety-conscious manner, which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safely violations or hazards to supervisor.Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.Adheres to policy on Drug-Free WorkplaceInteracts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident and facility guest.Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legal protected category.