Universal Worker/ CNA - Part Time - Day Shift 7am-3pm (MA Certified). Eventide Jamestown Senior Living!

Essential Job Duties

Assists tenants with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Assists tenants with ambulation and/or therapeutic exercises.

Observes and/or assists with medications that may have been ordinarily self-administered. May give oral and trans-dermal medications, patches, eye drops, topical ointments, and suppositories under the direction of the nurse.

Reads and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and weight.

Provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake through meal preparation.

Performs blood sugar testing and documents results.

Provides tenants with emotional and cognitive support.

Socializes with tenants. Listens, converses, and participates in appropriate activities – reading mail, writing letters, etc.

Gives guidance, redirection, and re-orientation to tenants as needed.

Develop a rapport with tenants and families to develop an understanding of their needs and interests.

Documents in tenant records as instructed and in a timely manner.

Participates in the development, implementation, and review of the tenant’s plan of care.

Recognizes and reports significant changes in the tenant’s health, behavior, and/or general appearance to the nurse.

Complies with infection control policies and procedures.

Recognizes emergencies and carries out emergency procedures according to policy.

Promptly reports any occurrences of physical or mental abuse or potential for vulnerable adult reports to the supervisor.

Review communication notes at the start of each shift to stay informed of changes that may have occurred.

Cleans apartments, service areas, and common areas.

Sorts, washes, dries, and folds personal clothing and linens.

Re-stocks supplies as needed.

Assists with serving meals in the dining room.

Performs pet care per policy.