POSITION SUMMARY:

Universal Worker Lead job entails all facets of Universal Worker and Resident Medication Assistant. Universal Worker Lead has the responsibility to provide residents with comfort and safety, and personal care while meeting all life enrichment needs in Assisted Living / Memory Care setting. Universal Worker Lead also provides assistance in all dietary functions and nutritional needs outlined by the RCFE guidelines. Universal Lead is responsible for assisting with all Assisted Living and Memory care responsibilities, including activities, housekeeping, dining, laundry, ADL’s and other duties as assigned. AL/MC Lead is required to be knowledgeable in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, able to effectively communicate with residents living with the disease. Attendance at meetings and ongoing dementia training is required. Universal Worker is required to cover shifts, assist with staff schedules, and communicate with families and physicians.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly and ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication depending. Working knowledge of RCFE regulations. Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of the healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervisor and consultation verbally in writing, and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST be 18 years of age or older.
• Med Tech certified (dept. training/certification will be provided).
• Food Handlers Certification (must be maintained to current and active status for ongoing employment).
• First Aid and CPR Certified (must be maintained to current and active status for ongoing employment).
  The final candidate must successfully pass O’Connor Woods post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.
  O’Connor Woods is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

• Provide assistance in all dietary functions in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, and current federal, state and local standards, guideline and regulations, as directed by AL Manager / AL Administrator.
• Assist resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned event.
• Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator.
• May deliver meals trays or assist Dining room.
• Routine Therapy – Provides a therapeutic and quality care therapy program-meeting resident’s needs.
• Redirecting/cueing residents as needed.
• Provide hospice care.
• Note and report medication administration errors to appropriate supervisor, AL/MC Administrator, physician, and families. Notify any reactions to medications, notify any refusal of medications.
• Accurately and safely, prepare, administer and document the oral and/or topical medications that are ordered for resident use by the physician.
• Verify medications brought into the community by a newly admitted resident are examined for correct labeling, and that all medication have physician orders.
• Follow community policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medication; assist in compliance with these rules under the direction of the O’Connor Woods Quality & Compliance Department, Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator and AL Administrator, including Community Care Licensing documentation requirements.
• Assist in documentation and removing medications discontinued by the physician.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason for refusal.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without written, signed dated order from the physician.
• Follow the community procedure for passing and recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, rout, dosage, frequently and strength of each medication. Orders medications and verified change orders. Verify the resident before passing the medication.
• Follow community procedures and Community Care Licensing requirements for allowing resident to self-administer their medications.