Universal Worker

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland. We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve.

About the role

We are hiring a Part-time Universal Worker on the Afternoon shift (2:15 PM - 10:30 PM), approximately 20 hours per week. Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here.

Responsibilities

• Perform any combination of duties to maintain resident’s health and well-being by assisting them with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms/units and common areas including kitchen and laundry.
• Assist food service department including the plating, service, and clean-up of food service to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Assist, guide, or direct residents with daily life activities including personal grooming/hygiene, dressing/undressing, toileting, assisting with urine and bowel incontinence (and/or emptying drainage units), range of motion activities, and exercises (ambulating, positioning, lifting) to increase quality of living following established procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records to document client progress and services performed by recording in resident charts; use judgment to report changes in client condition to manager or supervisor for review.
• Guide, direct, and assist residents with maintaining a safe and clean environment, including but not limited to:
  • Changing bed linens, cleaning/tidying up resident’s rooms, dining rooms, etc.
  • Wiping, vacuuming, sweeping as necessary, emptying waste baskets, cleaning refrigerator, microwave, steam tables, restrooms as needed.
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of a nurse (LPN or RN).
• Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for testing using proper receptacles and following safety precautions.
• Clean and maintain all common areas including, but not limited to corridors, lounges, reception areas, restrooms, storage and supply areas, floors, offices, and chapel.
• Maintain resident rooms and units as assigned and/or as vacated so that health standards are met by:
  • Emptying wastebaskets and transporting other trash and waste to disposal areas.
  • Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
  • Washing windows, blinds, walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc. as necessary.
  • Moving and arranging furniture.
  • Replenishing bathroom items.
  • Washing and disinfecting using approved cleaning solutions.
  • Washing and disinfecting bathroom and kitchen fixtures/appliances using approved cleaning solutions.
  • Sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Cleaning rugs and carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides.
• Maintain adequate levels/quantities of supplies by reporting accurate inventory to manager/lead for replenishment.
• Collect dining room and resident laundry. Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines and dryers, iron and fold dried items.
• Conduct count of linens for inventory.
• Clean laundry room, chemical room, and maintain upkeep on equipment such as washers and dryers.
• Distribute, handle, add, and change laundry chemicals for use following established safety procedures.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to the food service department including:
  • Preparation, service, and clean-up of food service to residents, visitors, and staff.
  • Collecting resident food orders and delivering food directly to residents for meals.
  • Preparing and serving a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and/or silverware by washing by hand or loading into dishwasher.
  • Storing food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Carrying food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
  • Removing trash and cleaning kitchen garbage containers.
  • Scraping leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.
  • Sweeping and mopping kitchen floor.
  • Assisting cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and providing cooks with needed items.
  • Serving/delivering resident meals as needed.
  • Portioning and wrapping food, or placing it directly on plates for service to patrons.
  • Receiving and storing food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
  • Preparing a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to resident orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to "All other duties as assigned."

Requirements

• Must possess an understanding, caring, and helpful attitude.
• Previous experience with the geriatric population is beneficial and preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years old.
• High School Graduate/General Education Degree (GED).
• Must have been a Michigan resident for at least the past 12 months.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Must be able to operate a computer.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification desired but not required at time of hire.

Schedule

Part-time, Afternoon shift (2:15 PM - 10:30 PM), approximately 20 hours per week.