Universal Worker - Prairie Senior

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Job summary

Citizens Health is seeking a universal worker to assist the clinical team with non-nursing duties at Prairie Senior. This role requires transport of residents, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring comfort for all residents.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate physical capability, a patient approach, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks in assisting residents with personal needs.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Understanding of universal safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical team with non-nursing duties.
• Transport residents and respond to call lights.
• Clean and sanitize resident areas and equipment.
• Participate in emergency drills and training.

Skills

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Maintaining a positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Patient and respectful care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a universal worker at Prairie Senior. The universal worker position is to assist the clinical team with non-nursing duties to create a pleasant environment for our residents. The universal worker is a member of a team of care providers; transporting residents, passing trays, ice water, snacks, stock linen barrels when full, assist with room moves, clothing identification and assorted specific housekeeping duties. Universal workers will follow set routines, policies and procedures of this facility.

What You’ll Do

• Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse, or Unit Manager; this requires the ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbal and/or written information regarding resident\'s condition and care
• Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required
• Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers) of any residents assigned
• Answer call lights in a timely manner; determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack. Be alert to resident\'s comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceeds your ability. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse
• Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards
• Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly
• Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
• Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
• Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves
• Bring laundry barrels to laundry room, get linens for beds, make unoccupied beds
• Bring residents to and from daily activities
• Assist with activities going on in building
• Clerical functions as assigned

What You Bring To The Table

• Ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
• Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident\'s lack of cooperation and/or combativeness
• Understanding and ability to follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents and other staff members

To Be Successful Within Our Organization You Will

• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Available Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
• The Standard Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for MASA
• Many More!

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Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department [phone]. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.