CARE GIVER/ UNIVERSAL WORKER

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.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 per individual schedule. For male 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 toenails are trimmed and filed with baths and cleaned

as needed. For diabetic residents, obtain Nurses’ 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 served, and residents who need assistance and

help during meal times. 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.

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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 served at 8a,

12n, and 5:30pm. Snacks are served at 10a, 2pm and 7 pm.

2.Observe Changes in Residents

Any changes in resident 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 the nurse in evaluating the

resident and in formulating his/her care plan, assuring needs are met.

Observations to be reported and/or documented as indicated:

A.Signs of Illness

%AA;Rise in temperature

%AA;Vomiting or diarrhea

%AA;Listlessness or lethargy

%AA;Headache or dizziness

%AA;Poor color

%AA;Behavioral changes

B.Changes in general condition:

%AA;Pressure areas; open areas

%AA;Falls, cuts, or abrasions

%AA;Unusual discharges or bleeding

%AA;Edema

%AA;C/o pain or discomfort

%AA;Change in bowel or bladder habits

%AA;Change in physical abilities

%AA;Change in appetite – difficulty in chewing or swallowing

%AA;Slurring of speech (sudden onset)

%AA;Sudden or frequent mood swings

%AA;Visual or hearing problems

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

%AA;Grammar school is essential. High school or equivalent preferred.

%AA;Previous experience preferred.

%AA;Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple

treatments and providing bedside care.

%AA;Ability to follow verbal directions

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