SL Universal Worker

1332 10th St NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA

Posted Friday, September 18, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Eventide-Lake Country Manor is currently looking for Casual/PRN Universal Workers (CMAI and C.N.A).

The Universal Worker provides safe, quality personal care assistance to tenants and also performs cleaning, laundry, and planning and implementation of activity program duties.

• Requires a current North Dakota CMAI and C.N.A license. (Medication Aide I training will be provided if not licensed, CNA training may be provided.)

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist residents in transferring in and/or out of bed.
• Assist residents with ambulation and/or therapeutic exercises.
• Observe and/or assist with medications, ordinarily self-administered, and may administer oral, trans‑dermal patches, eye drops, topical ointments, and suppositories under the direction of the nurse.
• Read and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight.
• Provide adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Perform blood sugar testing and document results.
• Provide residents with emotional support and mental alertness.
• Socialize with residents, listen, converse, and participate in appropriate activities – reading mail, writing letters, etc.
• Give guidance, redirection, and re‑orientation as needed.
• Develop a rapport with residents and families to understand residents’ needs and interests.
• Document in resident records as instructed and in a timely.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of residents’ plan of care.
• Recognize and report significant changes in the resident’s health, behavior, and/or general appearance to the nurse.
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures.
• Recognize emergencies and carry out emergency procedures according to policy.
• Promptly report any occurrences of physical or mental abuse or potential vulnerabilities to supervisor.
• Review communication notes at the start of each shift to pick up on changes that may have occurred.
• Other tasks as assigned or instructed by a licensed nurse.

• Cleaning of apartments, service areas, and common areas.
• Sort, wash, dry, and fold personal clothing and linens.
• Meal preparation.
• Restocking of supplies.
• Assist with serving meals in dining room.
• Plan, implement, and participate in activity programs for residents with varying levels of physical and mental abilities to maintain quality of life, including outings, apartment visits, tours, and activities with Eventide affiliates.
• Pet care per policy.