Job Description

As a Universal Worker with Sunset Assisted Living, you will assist and provide direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, which include but are not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, housekeeping, etc.

In addition, you will promote the physical, personal and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the nursing and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Shift Openings:

• PRN-as needed/as available. Hours would vary between all shifts. Perfect for someone looking for a 2nd job & able to work various shifts as needed.

*Must be able to work weekend shifts

Requirements

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. CNA preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to assist residents with their daily living and care needs – must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, and reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull a minimum of 50 lbs. force.

Specific Requirements:

• Comply with all personnel policies, community policies & procedures, as well as State & Federal regulations and standards.
• Must possess a genuine interest in caring for seniors.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Conduct oneself in a professional & caring manner and encourage others to do so as well.
• Dependable and able to meet scheduling requirements with no restrictions.
• Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.