HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Location
Canadian, Texas
The Universal Worker provides direct assistance to residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They also maintain a clean and safe environment, assist with meal service, and monitor residents for changes in condition.
The candidate must be able to perform physical tasks related to resident care and facility maintenance. They are expected to follow HCHD policies and document work processes accurately.
Participates in planned in-service sessions of the Mesa View Assisted Living Director. Observes residents for any changes in condition and reports to the Director. Answers call system alerts promptly to offer aid. Keeps residents’ apartments clean and maintains a safe environment. Assists with distribution and serving of meals; clears tables after each meal. Assists or otherwise provides assistance for residents performing such daily living activities as: oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, shaving, dressing. Makes beds daily; changes bedding as required. Assists with laundry. Assists residents at the time of admission with personal items and helps to familiarize them with the community. Assists Mesa View Assisted Living Activities Coordinator in carrying out planned activities. Works toward maintaining each resident’s self respect, personal dignity, and personal safety. Assures that shift duties list is completed and documented. Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality regarding resident and facility matter. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Document work processes as required by HCHD policies. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE HCHD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Qualifications JOB SUMMARY Overview: Works under the supervision of the Mesa View Director according to scheduled duties. Meets residents’ needs by helping with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and eating as may be required. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Essential
Participates in planned in-service sessions of the Mesa View Director. Observes residents for any changes in condition and reports to the Director. Answers call system alerts promptly to offer aid. Keeps residents’ apartments clean and maintains a safe environment. Assists with distribution and serving of meals; clears tables after each meal. Assists or otherwise provides assistance for residents performing such daily living activities as: oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, shaving, dressing. Makes beds daily; changes bedding as required. Assists with laundry. Assists residents at the time of admission with personal items and helps to familiarize them with the community. Assists Mesa View Activities Coordinator in carrying out planned activities. Works toward maintaining each resident’s self respect, personal dignity, and personal safety. Assures that shift duties list is completed and documented. Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality regarding resident and facility matter. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Document work processes as required by HCHD policies. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE HCHD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
