Job description

VINTAGE PARK APARTMENTS~VINTAGE PARK IN-HOME SERVICES

UNIVERSAL WORKER/HOME HEALTH AIDE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE:

Assist nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents/clients including tasks such as activities for daily living, personal cares and medication administration as required by resident Individual Service Plans and according to the applicable standards and regulations in the State of Iowa, Medicaid, Medicare or Private Insurance providers. .

ORGANIZATION:

The Universal Worker/Home Health Aide reports directly to the supervising Nurse (LPN or RN /Health Care Coordinator), and indirectly to the Vintage Park Manager and Owners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen
• Pass all required criminal history, background, abuse registry, reference checks, and any/all other required pre-employment evaluations
• Be able to read, write, understand and carry out directions/instructions
• Be able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Be able to physically perform job-related duties which require lifting (at least 50 pounds), standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling, and use job related equipment including an IPAD.
• Be able to provide visual and auditory observation of residents/clients
• Possess the ability to communicate with co-workers and residents/clients effectively
• Be compassionate, sympathetic and professional at all times
• Be organized, able to perform varied and diverse job duties
• Be able to remain calm during stressful and sometimes chaotic situations
• Be willing and able to work days, evenings, holidays, overnights, weekends
• Be willing and able to work on short notice, from time to time, as staffing needs require, or to stay beyond the scheduled shift if necessary
• Possess a valid chauffeurs license – if transporting residents

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist residents/clients with bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing and undressing, etc., as required

* Assist with resident/ client activities as needed

* Perform medication administration and complete associated documentation as required by state regulation and company policy

* Assist with preparing/serving residents/clients’ meals and cleaning up the kitchen and dining areas after meals

* Utilize proper transfer techniques and assist resident/client with ambulation as needed, and demonstrate safe use of medical equipment

* Keep residents/clients living space and common areas clean at all times

* Do resident’s laundry as per schedule and training protocols

* Make and change bed linens as needed

* Transport residents/clients as needed

* Answer resident pendants promptly

* Respond to door alarms promptly

* Measure and record vital signs and weights as directed

* Report any changes in residents/clients health status to Health Care Coordinator immediately

* Maintain client confidentiality as per regulatory standards and company policy

* Attend mandatory in-service trainings and staff development opportunities

* Complete all required documentation in a neat, timely and accurate manner—including incident reports, nurse communications, EMARS, Tasks, Housekeeping, Laundry, CDAC, etc.

* Maintain a clean, neat and professional appearance at all times

* Work cooperatively with your supervisor and co-workers at all times

* Extend courtesy and respect to residents/clients, their family members and guests, and Vintage Park visitors, at all times

* Read and be familiar with resident/client Individual Service Plans

* Read and comply with Vintage Park Personnel Policies and Vintage Park Policy and Procedure Manual.

* All other duties as required or assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to be a Universal Worker/Home Health Aide at Vintage Park Apartments.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Following guidance from Public Health and CDC

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lenox, IA 50851: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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