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Thomas Rest Haven

Universal Worker

Coon Rapids, IA

Universal Workers may be called upon to help residents in and out of bed, and with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and bathing. Universal Workers will be called upon to ...

Thomas Rest Haven

Universal Worker

Coon Rapids, IA · On-site

Universal Workers may be called upon to help residents in and out of bed, and with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and bathing. Universal Workers will be called upon to ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

Universal Worker Eventide Fairmont Senior Living Apartments is currently seeking a Full-Time Universal Worker to work 64 hours per pay period. Position is overnight with hours from 10pm-6:30am and ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

Universal Worker Eventide Fairmont Senior Living Apartments is currently seeking a Full-Time Universal Worker to work 64 hours per pay period. Position is overnight with hours from 10pm-6:30am and ...

Guttenberg Care Center

Universal Worker

Guttenberg, IA

$15 - $16.50/hr

We are currently searching for a Universal Worker to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Guttenberg Care Center campus is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Universal ...

Legacy Healthcare

Universal Worker

Guttenberg, IA · On-site

We are currently searching for a Universal Worker to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Guttenberg Care Center campus is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Universal ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

Eventide Linden Senior Living Apartments is currently seeking a part time evening or night Universal Worker. * Part Time Nights (40 hours every two weeks): 10p-6:30a every Monday and everyother ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

The Universal Worker provides high-quality and safe personal care assistance to senior living tenants that is consistent with the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and ...

Thomas Rest Haven

Universal Worker

Coon Rapids, IA · On-site

Universal Workers may be called upon to help residents in and out of bed, and with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and bathing. Universal Workers will be called upon to ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

The Universal Worker provides high-quality and safe personal care assistance to senior living tenants that is consistent with the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and ...

eventide

Universal Worker

Moorhead, MN · On-site

Eventide Linden Senior Living Apartments is currently seeking a part time evening or night Universal Worker. * Part Time Nights (40 hours every two weeks): 10p-6:30a every Monday and everyother ...

Legacy Healthcare

Universal Worker

Elma, IA · On-site

We are currently searching for a Universal Worker to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Colonial Manor of Elma is looking to invest in a Universal Worker by providing opportunities to ...

Colonial Manor of Elma

Universal Worker

Elma, IA

We are currently searching for a Universal Worker to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Colonial Manor of Elma is looking to invest in a Universal Worker by providing opportunities to ...

Legacy Healthcare

Universal Worker

Waukon, IA · On-site

As a Universal Worker you are instrumental in providing superior customer service and care to our tenants. Your work will ensure our tenants receive the high standard of care they have grown to ...

Northgate Care Center

Universal Worker

Waukon, IA

As a Universal Worker you are instrumental in providing superior customer service and care to our tenants. Your work will ensure our tenants receive the high standard of care they have grown to ...

CentraCare Health

Universal Worker

Paynesville, MN · On-site

The Universal Worker works in Assisted Living and Senior Housing. They are responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to maintain the tenants' well-being as well ...

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AspectUniversal WorkerGeneral Laborer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentVarious settings including healthcare, manufacturing, and maintenanceConstruction sites, warehouses, and outdoor projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for versatile rolesPrimarily in construction, landscaping, and manual labor jobs

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Infographic showing various Universal Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 69% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution.

Universal Worker

Coon Rapids, IA

Thomas Rest Haven
Health Care and Social Assistance • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Park View Assisted Living is a place where tenants are not just cared for but cared about! We are a city owned, not for profit, community involved, family orientated, work life balance, empowering place to work!!

Job Description

A Universal Worker is responsible for providing personal care and other assistance in the assisted living facility.  Universal Workers may be called upon to help residents in and out of bed, and with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding and bathing.  Universal Workers will be called upon to provide certain basic treatments, assist with medications and take resident vital signs as requested by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager. Additionally, Universal Workers will be requested to help with housekeeping and laundry tasks as assigned by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager.  Universal workers are responsible for observing and reporting changes in residents' physical and emotional conditions to the Assisted Living Nurse Manager.  Excellent communication and team skills are needed.  May be required to work a variety of shifts depending on tenant needs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provides services to tenants as listed on the service plan and as delegated by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager. 
  2. Bathe or assist tenants in bathing via a bed bath, tub, shower, or whirlpool.
  3. Perform or assist tenants with personal grooming needs such as shaving, hair care, oral hygiene, denture care, skin care, toileting, and cosmetics.
  4. Assist tenants in dressing and undressing as needed in clothing appropriate to the time of day and season of the year.
  5. Assist tenant in caring for and securing personal articles, labeling clothing, etc.
  6. Change bed linen.
  7. Assist tenants with before and after meal routines such as washing face and hands, transporting to and from the dining area or preparing environment for in room dining.
  8. Provide tenants prompt mealtime assistance if needed.
  9. Report appetite changes and request substitutions when necessary.
  10. Assist tenant in with elimination needs such as help with managing incontinence if listed on the tenant service plan. 
  11. Assist tenant in transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc. using appropriate equipment and following the principles of proper body mechanics if assigned in the service plan.
  12. Provides light housekeeping and laundry services as listed on the tenant service plan. 
  13. Assists and helps direct group and individualized activities for tenants as assigned by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager. 
  14. Other duties assigned by the Assisted Nurse Manager needed to complete tenant service plans and as properly delegated by the Assisted Nurse Manager. 
  15. Documents on tenant and facility records as required by the assisted living's policies and procedures. 
  16. Responds to tenant emergency calls while on duty and summons help as indicated according to facility policy and procedure. 
  17. Ability to reasonably conform to all rules and policies of this facility.
  18. Reports to and communicates with the Assisted Living Nurse Manager about changes in tenant condition or requests or needs for services. 
  19. Other duties as assigned. 
Qualifications

High school graduate or GED preferred.  All applicants must be at least 16 years old.  Medication Aide certification is required. Completion of a seventy-five-hour nurse aide course is required.  Universal Workers must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.  Failure to maintain certification as a nursing assistant will result in termination.  

Additional Information

Benefits Include: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance *AFLAC IPERS 457 ***Life Insurance paid by Facility!! ****Personal Time *A positive home-like atmosphere while providing care for our amazing tenants!*

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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