The Maples Universal Worker
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St. John Lutheran Home
Springfield, MN, US
Summary
The Universal Worker provides direct support to residents with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and meal assistance. They also perform light housekeeping duties and monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being to ensure a safe environment.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Part-Time Universal Worker supports residents with daily needs and helps maintain the day-to-day operations of our assisted living community. This hands-on role may include assisting with personal care, housekeeping tasks, meal support, and resident activities to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including grooming, dressing, bathing, and mobility.
- Support residents during mealtime and assist with serving or feeding as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping duties such as laundry, making beds, and cleaning resident rooms or common areas.
- Encourage and assist residents to participate in recreational and social activities.
- Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the nurse or supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold residents’ rights and dignity at all times.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive, caring, and safe environment.
Skills:
As a Maples Universal Worker, you will utilize your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide compassionate care. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be essential in collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care. Your attention to detail and ability to monitor and report changes in patients' health status will help ensure their safety and well-being.
About Company:
St. John Lutheran Home, located in Springfield, Minnesota, was founded in 1901 as St. John’s Hospital and Nursing Home. Over the years, it has evolved into St. John’s Circle of Care, an intergenerational care community and comprehensive senior living campus, committed to meeting the diverse needs of individuals as they age.
We offer a wide range of housing and services, including assisted living, dementia care, skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and subsidized senior apartments. In addition to senior care, St. John’s fosters enriching connections through programs like GrandKids Daycare and V.I.K., which offer child daycare and Kindergarten Readiness programs, creating daily opportunities for interaction between children and seniors.
This position is approximately 32 hours per two week pay period with opportunity to pick up additional hours as needed. Shift is 6:00 am - 3:00 pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.
