The Universal Worker provides high-quality personal care assistance to senior living tenants, including help with activities of daily living and medication administration. They also perform housekeeping, laundry, and facilitate life enrichment activities to support tenant well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current ND CNA license and an ND MA I license, or be able to obtain the latter upon hire. Additionally, applicants must be trained in Home Health Aide competency and maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
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Job description
Eventide Jamestown Senior Living is currently seeking a part-time Universal Worker/CNA. This is a day shift position (7 am-3 pm), Saturday & Sunday, 32 hours a pay period.
$2 an hour evening/overnight shift differentials and part-time 7 percent premium pay available!
The Universal Worker (C.N.A.) provides high-quality and safe personal care assistance to senior living tenants that is consistent with the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations as well as the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Eventide. Will also perform housekeeping, laundry, and planning and life enrichment activities as needed.
Ideal Candidate
Must have a current ND CNA License
Must have a current ND MA I license or be able to obtain upon hire
Must be trained and pass Eventide’s Home Health Aide (HHA) competency training and test administered by Eventide
Must currently be in good standing on all nursing assistant registries in which you have been placed in the U.S.
Current CPR/BLS (or its approved equivalency) license required
Essential Job Duties
Assists tenants with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assists tenants with ambulation and/or therapeutic exercises.
Observes and/or assists with medications that may have been ordinarily self-administered. May give oral and trans-dermal medications, patches, eye drops, topical ointments, and suppositories under the direction of the nurse.
Reads and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight.
Provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake through meal preparation.
Performs blood sugar testing and documents results.
Provides tenants with emotional and cognitive support.
Socializes with tenants. Listens, converses, and participates in appropriate activities – reading mail, writing letters, etc.
Gives guidance, redirection, and re-orientation to tenants as needed.
Develop a rapport with tenants and families to develop an understanding of their needs and interests.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
403(B) with employer match
Documents in tenant records as instructed and in a timely manner.
Participates in the development, implementation, and review of the tenant’s plan of care.
Recognizes and reports significant changes in the tenant’s health, behavior, and/or general appearance to the nurse.
Complies with infection control policies and procedures.
Recognizes emergencies and carries out emergency procedures according to policy.
Promptly reports any occurrences of physical or mental abuse or potential for vulnerable adult reports to the supervisor.
Review communication notes at the start of each shift to stay informed of changes that may have occurred.
Cleans apartments, service areas, and common areas.
Sorts, washes, dries, and folds personal clothing and linens.
Re-stocks supplies as needed.
Assists with serving meals in the dining room.
Performs pet care per policy.
Compensation
At Eventide, we value our employees and offer a competitive pay range of $18-$20.16 for Universal Worker/CNA per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are also available, for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance. As well as ancillary benefits, such as life and disability insurance. Eventide also offers a 403(B) with employer match, paid time off, and many other great perks for working with us. Connect with our Human Resources Team at HR@Eventide.org [HR@Eventide.org] to learn more!
