Universal Worker

Overview

Perform any combination of duties to maintain resident’s health and well-being by assisting them with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing. Also maintain cleanliness of resident rooms/units and common areas including kitchen and laundry. Assist food service department including the preparation, service and clean‑up of food service to residents, visitors, and staff.

• Assist, guide, or direct residents with daily life activities including personal grooming/hygiene, dressing/undressing, toileting, and assisting with urine and bowel incontinence (and/or emptying drainage units), range‑of‑motion activities and exercises (ambulating, positioning, lifting) to increase quality of living following established procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records to document client progress and services performed by recording in resident chart; use judgment to report changes in client condition to manager or supervisor for review.
• Guide, direct, and assist residents with maintaining a safe and clean environment, including but not limited to: changing bed linens, cleaning/tidying up resident rooms, dining rooms, and other specified areas; wiping, vacuuming, sweeping; emptying waste baskets; cleaning refrigerator, microwave, steam tables, and restrooms as needed.
• Perform healthcare‑related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of a nurse (LPN or RN).
• Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for testing using proper receptacles and following safety precautions.
• Clean and maintain all common areas including, but not limited to, corridors, lounges, reception areas, restrooms, storage and supply areas, floors, offices, and chapel.
  • Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
  • Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
  • Wash windows, blinds, walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc. as necessary.
  • Move and arrange furniture.
  • Replenish bathroom items; wash and disinfect using approved cleaning solutions.
  • Wash and disinfect bathroom and kitchen fixtures/appliances using approved cleaning solutions.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
• Clean rugs and carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
• Keep storage areas and carts well‑stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides.
• Maintain adequate levels/quantities of supplies by reporting accurate inventory to manager/lead for replenishment.
• Collect dining room and resident laundry; sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines and dryers, iron, and fold dried items; conduct count of linens for inventory.
• Clean laundry room, chemical room, and maintain upkeep on equipment such as washers and dryers.
• Distribute, handle, add, and change laundry chemicals for use following established safety procedures.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to the food service department including the preparation, service, and clean‑up of food service to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Collect resident food orders and deliver food directly to residents for meals.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans and/or silverware by washing by hand or loading into dishwasher.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to resident orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
  • Safety policies and procedures.
  • Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education : High School Graduate, General Education Degree (GED).

Experience : No prior experience necessary.

Computer Skills : Must be able to operate a computer for purposes of timekeeping, education, and/or successful completion of any duties requiring the use of a computer. Microsoft Office suite, email.

Certificates & Licenses :

Food handlers, Safe Serve certification required.