MED MGR/UNIVERSAL WORKER - SPRINGVALE ASSISTED LIVING at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Humboldt, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Activities of Daily Living, Housekeeping, Companionship, Emergency Response, Team Collaboration, Communication, Patient Care, Dietary Knowledge, Documentation, Supervision, Training, Monitoring, Emotional Support, Safety Awareness, Service Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PT CMA/UNIVERSAL WORKER Day position for Springvale Assisted Living. 8 hour shifts, 4 shifts/week (64 hours/pay period), Schedule 5:45AM - 2:15PM. Every other weekend and every other holiday. PT Benefits include: Health, vision and dental insurance, IPERS, PTO accrual starts on day one. Job Title: MED MANAGER/UNIVERISAL WORKER Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization The Medication Manager/Universal Worker provide care, supervision and support for the Tenants at Springvale Assisted Living. Medication Management support under the direction of Delegating Nurse. Reports to: Springvale Assisted Living Manager or Director of Long Term Care Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Help plan and implement programs of supervision and care for Tenants of Assisted Living: ⦁ Provide assistance with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, etc.) or instrumental activities of daily living (use of telephone, housekeeping tasks, laundry, etc.) needed and/or desired by the Tenants and included in the Service Plan. ⦁ Be accessible to each Tenant per CODE ALERT emergency system. ⦁ Monitoring each tenant’s patterns of living, physical condition and/or cognitive/emotional status and report status to the House Supervisor or Director. 2. Housekeeping/dietary functions: ⦁ Escort Tenants to and from the dining room for meals (per Service Plan). ⦁ Set-up, serve meal, bus tables, does dishes, and etc. ⦁ Have knowledge of Tenant’s diet to enable Tenants to stay within a specified diet plan (if special diet is ordered). ⦁ Undertake domestic duties such as emptying waste containers, vacuuming, general cleaning, washing, ironing, making beds and changing linens, dusting and polishing furniture (Per Service Plan). ⦁ Maintain the cleanliness of the non-dwelling units of Springvale including but not limited to offices, lounges, beauty shop, hallways, insides of windows, and etc. as per cleaning schedule. ⦁ Monitor for environment safety hazards, problems or damage to rooms, and any theft. 3. Nurse/Med Manager and social functions: ⦁ Supervise and arrange activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of Springvale Assisted Living Tenants. ⦁ Provide companionship, friendship emotional support during Tenant centered daily activities. ⦁ Relate to Tenants, staff, and guests in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. ⦁ Provide support to the Tenant’s family members answering questions about the Tenant’s health and welfare and including them in Tenant’s Service Plan meetings if the Tenant desires their inclusion. ⦁ Work to maintain a social model of living/care for assisted living Tenants. ⦁ Assist Tenants with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation OR administer medications as directed in the Service Plan. ⦁ Record in the Tenant’s chart as needed. 4. Facility functions: ⦁ Participates in a team care concept by attending and participating in scheduled staff meetings, in-services, and quality assurance programs. ⦁ Participates in the training of new staff. ⦁ Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations. ⦁ Conducts rounds when the Springvale Assisted Living House Supervisor or Registered Nurse is not available. In addition to the functions and duties described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Humboldt County Memorial Hospital’s needs or requirements. Physical & Mental Requirements: PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS TASK X TASK X 1. Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over 19. Pushing X 2. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. X 20. Stooping X 3. Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 21. Climbing stairs X 4. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over 22. Climbing ladders 5. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. X 23. Operating mechanical equipment X 6. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. 24. Operating office equipment X 7. Straight pulling X 25. Operating motor vehicle 8. Pulling hand over hand X 26. Ability to see X 9. Repeated bending X 27. Identify colors X 10. Reaching above shoulder X 28. Depth perception needed X 11. Simple grasping X 29. Hearing (with aid) X 12. Dual simultaneous grasping X 30. Hearing (without aid) X 13. Walking X 31. Ability to write X 14. Standing X 32. Ability to count X 15. Sitting X 33. Ability to read X 16. Crawling 34. Other (please specify): 17. Twisting X 35. Other (please specify): 18. Kneeling X 36. Other (please specify): RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TASK X TASK X 1. Outside X 13. Dust 2. Inside X 14. Grease and oils 3. Travel a) car X 15. Solvents X 16. Radiant/electrical energy b) van 17. Slippery/uneven walking surfaces c) bus 18. Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects d) plane 19. Working around moving objects or vehicles 4. Excessive heat 20. Working below ground 5. Excessive cold 21. Working on ladders or scaffolding 6. Excessive humidity 22. Working with hands in water X 7. Excessive dampness/chill 23. Vibration 8. Dry atmosphere 24. Working closely with others X 9. Excessive noise/intermittent 25. Working alone X 10. Constant noise 26. Longer or irregular work hours X 11. Silica, asbestos, etc. 27. Other (please specify): 12. Fumes, smoke, gases 28. Other (please specify): Minimum educational requirements Experience: Prior CNA or Medication Manager experience in Nursing Home or Assisted Living preferred. Education: High school education or equivalent. Med manager certification preferred. General Subjects of Concern: a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with tenants, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable. b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel. c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge. d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness. e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies. f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments. Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed

Responsibilities

The Medication Manager/Universal Worker provides care, supervision, and support for tenants at Springvale Assisted Living. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.