Care Giver​/Universal Worker

Performs routine duties on an as‑needed basis as required by supervisor in caring for residents. Must be able to work in multiple areas as your responsibilities are that of a Universal Worker.

• Bathing:
  Residents are bathed according to the bath schedule at least 3 times weekly.
• Dressing:
  Residents are assisted in dressing, which may require some lifting of residents for putting on pants, shirts, etc. Residents are assisted with putting on and taking off braces as needed.
• Hair Care:
  Hair is combed daily and shampooed with bath or at the beauty shop or individual schedule. Formal residents, beards are shaved, trimmed, shampooed and combed daily.
• Oral Hygiene:
  Residents are assisted with oral hygiene, including dentures at least after every meal. This may require assisting residents with teeth brushing and may require bending and reaching. Fresh water will be placed in the denture cup daily.
• Nail Care:
  Finger and toe nails are trimmed and filed with baths and cleaned as needed. For diabetic residents, obtain Nurse’s assistance with nail care.
• Toileting:
  Residents are assisted as necessary with toileting. Incontinent residents are checked and/or toileted every 2 hours during working hours. Incontinent care is promptly given after every incontinent episode.
• Mealtimes:
  Food plates are reserved, and residents who need assistance and help during mealtimes. Nourishing food is served to residents as directed by the Executive Director. All staff are responsible for cleaning the kitchen, doing dishes and leaving the kitchen clean.
• Housekeeping:
  Responsible for cleaning of resident rooms, common areas and other areas of the house.
• Laundry:
  Responsible for doing resident laundry, towels, sheets and other items as directed by supervisor.
• Kitchen:
  Responsible for cooking all meals as assigned. Must follow food service protocol when preparing meals. Meals are reserved at 8 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Snacks are reserved at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Observe changes in residents:

Any changes in residents’ skin, appetite, behavior or actions will be reported to the charge nurse. Observe all diabetic residents closely. These observations are important to the resident’s care and well‑being and aid nurse in evaluating the resident and formulating his/her care plan, assuring needs are met.

Observations to be reported and/or documented as indicated:

• A. Signs of Illness
  
  • Rise in temperature
  
  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  
  • Listlessness or lethargy
  
  • Headache or dizziness
  
  • Poor color
  
  • Behavioral changes
• B. Changes in general condition
  
  • Pressure areas; open areas
  • Falls, cuts, or abrasions
  • Unusual discharge or bleeding
  • Edema
  • C/O pain or discomfort
  • Change in bowel or bladder habits
  • Change in physical abilities
  • Change in appetite – difficulty in chewing or swallowing
  • Slurring of speech (sudden onset)
  • Sudden or frequent mood swings
  • Visual or hearing problems