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Join Our Team as a Life Enrichment Assistant!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors? Do you thrive in creating meaningful experiences and fostering a vibrant community? Look no further! American House Senior Living is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Life Enrichment Assistant to join our dynamic team.
Why Choose American House?
- Purpose-Driven Work: As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of our residents. Your creativity and compassion will directly contribute to their happiness and fulfillment.
- Holistic Approach: We believe in the Whole Person Wellness Model. You’ll design programs that engage residents intellectually, socially, emotionally, vocationally, and spiritually. It’s not just about activities; it’s about enriching lives.
- Innovation: Embrace technology! Use iPads to connect residents, capture precious moments, and share them on community TVs and social media. Your creativity will shine!
- Community Spirit: Be part of a close-knit team that celebrates birthdays, hosts themed events, and creates a warm and welcoming environment. We’re not just colleagues; we’re family.
What You’ll Do:
- Curate Memorable Experiences: From art classes to book clubs, from fitness sessions to spiritual gatherings—your imagination is the limit. Create moments that residents will cherish.
- Drive the Bus (Literally!): Hop behind the wheel of our 14-passenger bus. Take residents on scenic outings, shopping trips, and appointments. You’re their adventure guide!
- Seasonal Magic: Transform our community with festive decorations. Whether it’s Halloween pumpkins or twinkling holiday lights, you’ll spread joy throughout the year.
- Empower Volunteers: Lead our volunteer program. Channel their passion into meaningful service. Together, we’ll make a difference.
- Emergency Hero: You’ll be the calm in the storm. Notify the Life Enrichment Director during emergencies and ensure residents’ safety.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Life Enrichment activities or a Degree in Recreational Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, or Certified Activity Director preferred.
- Extensive experience in a creative event management or activity planning role.
- Compassion for older adults
- Working knowledge of the senior living industry preferred
- Experience teach/training others and facilitating groups
- Must be 21 years of age to obtain a CDL; must obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive pay and a sense of purpose.
- A supportive team that values your ideas.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Smiles, laughter, and friendships—daily!
Ready to Enrich Lives? Apply Today!
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary. Let’s create memories together!
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Housekeeper Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the facility and resident apartments are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Primary Responsibilities for Housekeeper:
- Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
- Engage in prospective resident visits.
- Cleans resident apartment, including but not limited to, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, dusting, emptying trash, making beds and linen service where applicable.
- Responsible for personal laundry service where applicable.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of entire building.
- Monitor public restrooms throughout the day for cleanliness and adequate supplies.
- Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
- Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
- Notes areas or articles in need of repair and reports to Assistant Director.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.
**1st and 3rd Shift Available**
Medication Technician Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Medication Technician:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Must possess a valid Medication Technician certificate within the state of Florida
- 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Primary Responsibilities for Medication Technician:
- Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy. Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- Provides assistance with Activities of Daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating and ambulation/mobility.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.
- Washing residents’ laundry as needed.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested.
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
- Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating.
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner. Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
- Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
- Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals.
- Copies special paperwork or forms.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Resident Assistant Position Summary- Part Time
Residents Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.
Resident Assistant Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
- Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant Responsibilities:
- Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision.
- Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested.
- Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.
- Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup.
- Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned.
- Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
- Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure.
- Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
- Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
- Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.
- Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance to American House’s Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the leadership team
**1st and 3rd Shift Available**
Medication Technician Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Medication Technician:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Must possess a valid Medication Technician certificate within the state of Florida
- 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Primary Responsibilities for Medication Technician:
- Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy. Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- Provides assistance with Activities of Daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating and ambulation/mobility.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.
- Washing residents’ laundry as needed.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested.
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
- Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating.
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner. Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
- Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
- Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals.
- Copies special paperwork or forms.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided.
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Administrator/Memory Care Director Position Summary
The Memory Care Director is responsible for ensuring that a person-centric philosophy and culture of caring is implemented and practiced within the Memory Care Program. This position provides physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment. The Memory Care Director will plan, direct, and evaluate the overall program and supervise, train, and coach memory care staff. This role will partner with the Executive Director by establishing nurturing relationships with the families and the community.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Administrator/Memory Care Director:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
· Bachelors degree preferred.
· One (1) year of management in dementia care is required.
· One (1) year of supervisory and management experience. Including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling required.
· Knowledge of all applicable government regulations.
· Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of older adults.
· Excellent communication skills and compassion for older adults.
Primary Responsibilities for Memory Care Director:
The following duties are typical for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
· Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care Programming to execute a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care Residents.
· Partners with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure various appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening seven days a week and the Resident Assistants are actively involved and engaged with activities.
· Provides ongoing in-service education and training to the Memory Care staff regarding the disease process and population served.
· Partners with the WD to ensure that the resident's clinical needs are addressed.
· Before move-in, review the resident’s preferences and needs and educate the entire memory care team.
· Facilitates the service plan and daily assignment sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
· Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individual resident needs and preferences; participates in the dining experience.
· Understands resident change in condition and takes appropriate action.
· Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer's advisory organizations.
· Ensure that monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
· Coordinate assessments, ongoing evaluations, and family care conferences in partnership with the ED and WD.
· Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
· Strives for excellent quality of care and service delivery.
· Develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies and other regulatory compliance.
· Develops a thorough work knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance.
Financial Management
· Assists the Executive director in completing the annual community budget.
· Manages the department budget to include labor and other expenses and their impact on the community's bottom line.
· Review monthly financial statements and implement a plan of correction for deficiencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Carries out supervisory responsibilities of the care team working within the Memory Care Program in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Medication Technician Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Medication Technician:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults
- Must possess valid driver’s license
Primary Responsibilities for Medication Technician:
- Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR)
- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy
- Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate
- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel
- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members
- Provides assistance with Activities of Daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating and ambulation/mobility
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program
- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom
- Washing residents’ laundry as needed
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.)
- Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner. Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services
- Documents provision of services on company forms
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
- Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors
- Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals
- Copies special paperwork or forms
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned
- Performs related duties as assigned
Resident Assistant Position Summary
Residents Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.
Resident Assistant Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
- Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant Responsibilities:
- Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision.
- Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested.
- Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.
- Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup.
- Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned.
- Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
- Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure.
- Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
- Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
- Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.
- Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance to American House’s Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the leadership team.
Resident Assistant Position Summary
Residents Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.
Resident Assistant Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
- Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant Responsibilities:
- Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision.
- Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested.
- Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.
- Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup.
- Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned.
- Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
- Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure.
- Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
- Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
- Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.
- Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance to American House’s Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the leadership team.
Resident Assistant Position Summary
Residents Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.
Resident Assistant Requirements:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
- Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
- High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant Responsibilities:
- Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision.
- Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested.
- Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.
- Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup.
- Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned.
- Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
- Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure.
- Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
- Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
- Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
- Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.
- Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance to American House’s Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the leadership team.
Medication Technician Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Medication Technician:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults
- Must possess valid driver’s license
Primary Responsibilities for Medication Technician:
- Administers medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR)
- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with company policy
- Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate
- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel
- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift. Conduct narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other caregivers as needed
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members
- Provides assistance with Activities of Daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating and ambulation/mobility
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program
- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom
- Washing residents’ laundry as needed
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone usage when requested
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.)
- Assists residents without swallowing difficulty with eating
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner. Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services
- Documents provision of services on company forms
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
- Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors
- Communicates with physicians and third party specialists, such as homecare providers, labs and hospice professionals
- Copies special paperwork or forms
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned
- Performs related duties as assigned
Dining Room Server Position Summary
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room ServerRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
Dining Room Server Position Summary
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room ServerRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
Cook Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Culinary Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Assisting the Culinary Director in the overall functioning of the dietary department.
Primary Responsibilities for Cook:
- Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
- Responsible for knowing all information in the employee-handbook.
- Responsible for maintaining proper/hygienic food handling techniques and the overall sanitation requirements of a food service area and the personnel.
- Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
- Responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in dining room areas.
- Responsible for overseeing the proper use of all dietary equipment.
- Responsible for carrying out any emergency procedures required during shift.
- Notes and reports areas or articles in need of repair.
- Engage in prospective resident visits.
- Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director.
- All Assistant Cooks must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.
Executive Director Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Area Manager of Operations, the Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the programs and services delivered are consistent with American House’s philosophy of Senior Living and management of daily operations.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Executive Director:
- Degree in healthcare, gerontology, business or related field preferred.
- Two years minimum experience in managing a senior living residences preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements and manage a budget preferred.
- Experience in sales and marketing preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
Primary Responsibilities for Executive Director:
- Executive Director ensures the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.
- Create and maintain a high level of resident and employee satisfaction.
- Responsible for sales initiatives and community outreach.
- Perform welcome orientation with new residents.
- Network with local groups to generate community awareness of American House.
- Update knowledge and industry trends to keep your Community in the main stream regarding services, amenities, and competition.
- Proficiency with software applications/programs/tools used by American House.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting Monthly Executive Summary Report.
- Assist in developing and achieving the operating budget.
- Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
- Be familiar with and practice the job duties listed in the Executive Director Manual.
- Hire and supervise employees, ensuring adequate staffing.
- Responsible for knowing all information in the employee-handbook.
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Community Relations Director Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, with support from the Regional Sales Director, the Community Relations Director assumes the overall responsibility for Sales and Marketing of their community. As an advocate for potential residents, the Community Relations Director shares information about the community, gives tours to potential residents and their family members, and works with the Executive Director to create and maintain an inviting and welcoming community to all residents.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Community Relations Director:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience in healthcare or service related setting.
- Excellent computer skills, working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite of products.
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults and the needs of the caregiver.
- High degree of interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.
- Problem solving and logic skills.
Primary Responsibilities for Community Relations Director:
- Ensure effective communication to Leadership team regarding marketing, sales, and occupancy issues.
- Develop and implement marketing plans.
- Organize and manage a successful networking and community outreach program.
- Effectively track and cultivate all prospects utilizing the sales software.
- Ensure that a census of budgeted occupancy or higher is maintained.
- Monitor and manage the marketing budget.
- Set, track, and accomplish goals on a timely basis for completed calls, mailings, leads generated, appointments set, presentations, and closings as outlined within Monthly Marketing Plan.
- Maintain a thorough working proficiency on the lead management system.
- Develop a rapport and positive relationship with prospective residents and families.
- Ensure that model suites are well maintained.
- Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of Community Relations Department team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of in service training, touring, and presentations.
- Provide tour training and customer service training to staff.
- Make written and weekly oral reports and meet as directed with the Executive Director.
- Oversee and/or coordinate new resident move-in process with appropriate team members.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the Leadership Team.
- Conduct effective sales meetings.
- Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for the budget completion, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Community Relations Department.
- Participate in weekly occupancy call and focus calls as required.
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Dining Room Server Position Summary
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room ServerRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must be able to work Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
Dining Room Server Position Summary
Dining Room Servers assist with the overall functioning of the Culinary department by providing excellent customer service to our Residents, enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and creative culinary experiences! As a Server you get to do the things you love, presenting delicious food and developing relationships with Residents and your staff. You will train and develop your skills with your Team Members to cater to our Residents wishes and desires.
We welcome candidates from all industries, including restaurant workers recently displaced from their current job and anyone with a passion for providing great customer service. We provide excellent work hours and flexible schedules!
Dining Room ServerRequired Skills/Abilities:
- Desire to impact others’ lives through excellent customer service
- Ambition to develop relationships with our Residents
- No prior experience needed; training provided
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must be able to work Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience of working in a commercial restaurant or club is preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with the highest quality of customer service
- Responsible for communicating, interacting with, and observing our Residents
- Responsible for taking Resident’s orders and serving Resident meals and beverages.
- Set up and decoration of the dining room tables for mealtimes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the dining room, menus, kitchen, side-stations, and other areas as directed
- Assisting with the preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
- Transports used dishes, waste, refuse and used linen to collection areas
- Follows and completes daily task assignments, ensuring all work is completed properly
- Notes Refrigeration temperatures
- Learns and retains Residents names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
- Assists with all special events and catering functions in a variety of areas throughout the community
- Assists with plating and delivery of meals to remote locations or Resident’s rooms if requested
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Executive Director
$1,000 Sign On Bonus*
Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Position Summary
Resident Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing personal assistance to the residents and assisting residents to maintain their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision according to the individual plan of care.
- Gathering, engaging, and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested. Encouraging residents to socialize and participate in planned activities and develop friendships with other residents.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Assure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day and follows scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry as assigned. Serves meals to residents in dining room or apartment.
- Encourages the resident to eat a balanced diet while respecting the resident’s right of free choice. Documents and reports any changes in eating habits to supervisor.
- Observes residents and reports changes in resident’s psychosocial and physical condition as well as any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.
- Maintains the resident record daily following company policy and procedure.
- Follows established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Responds to all requests for assistance promptly and with a positive demeanor including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family members or friends.
- Report all complaints, grievances, suspicion of abuse and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Participates and attends Wellness meetings and required trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Able to make standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgement. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with older adults
- CNA Certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
- Knowledge of dementia and related diseases preferred
Education and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Physical Demands:
- Standing, Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle/feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Talk or hear
- Vision
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Working Conditions:
- Requires interaction with co-workers, clients, and/or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening, or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, and/or blood-borne pathogens
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting clients
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards
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SIGN ON BONUS: $2500
Community Relations Director Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, with support from the Regional Sales Director, the Community Relations Director assumes the overall responsibility for Sales and Marketing of their community. As an advocate for potential residents, the Community Relations Director shares information about the community, gives tours to potential residents and their family members, and works with the Executive Director to create and maintain an inviting and welcoming community to all residents.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Community Relations Director:
- Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
- Previous sales and/or marketing experience in healthcare or service related setting.
- Excellent computer skills, working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite of products.
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults and the needs of the caregiver.
- High degree of interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.
- Problem solving and logic skills.
Primary Responsibilities for Community Relations Director:
- Ensure effective communication to Leadership team regarding marketing, sales, and occupancy issues.
- Develop and implement marketing plans.
- Organize and manage a successful networking and community outreach program.
- Effectively track and cultivate all prospects utilizing the sales software.
- Ensure that a census of budgeted occupancy or higher is maintained.
- Monitor and manage the marketing budget.
- Set, track, and accomplish goals on a timely basis for completed calls, mailings, leads generated, appointments set, presentations, and closings as outlined within Monthly Marketing Plan.
- Maintain a thorough working proficiency on the lead management system.
- Develop a rapport and positive relationship with prospective residents and families.
- Ensure that model suites are well maintained.
- Perform continuous, ongoing supervision of Community Relations Department team members, including but not limited to training, disciplining, counseling, motivating, and evaluating.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of in service training, touring, and presentations.
- Provide tour training and customer service training to staff.
- Make written and weekly oral reports and meet as directed with the Executive Director.
- Oversee and/or coordinate new resident move-in process with appropriate team members.
- Work in conjunction with other members of the Leadership Team.
- Conduct effective sales meetings.
- Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for the budget completion, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Community Relations Department.
- Participate in weekly occupancy call and focus calls as required.
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