Position Summary
Under the direction of the Culinary Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring a high-quality, safe and positive dining experience for our Residents. Supporting the Kitchen staff and Dining Room Team in the organization, preparation and service of all Food and Beverage related tasks needed to serve our Residents.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents
- Works closely with the Culinary Director and staff
- Cleans and sanitizes tables, washes dishes, and performs other general and assigned cleaning tasks
- Loads and unloads materials, cleans equipment, and assists in all areas where assigned
- Maintain proper water temperatures, chemicals and daily records for the dishwasher
- Manages three-compartment sinks, keeping organization and proper sanitation as a primary focus in order to clean dishes, pots, and pans
- Maintain a clean work area; removes garbage, refuse and trash when necessary
- Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen areas, coolers, refrigerators, dry-storages, dining room side stations and passageways, remote kitchens, bars and bistros
- Assists with special events set-up and tear-down in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
- Assists in other operations as needed; other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Good communication skills and a compassion for older adults
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Previous training and experience in dietary/food service procedures and techniques.
Education and Requirements:
- No Educational requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and TB test
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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
LPN Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness.
LPN Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
- Provides medication administration, handling, & storage as follows:
- Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
- Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
- Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
- Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
- Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
- Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director
- Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
- Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
- Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
- Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
- Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department
LPN Required Skills/Abilities:
- 2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics
- Experience with dementia residents preferred
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification
- Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor
LPN Education and Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Open Interviews for St. Petersburg
Join us for on-the-spot interviews, Thursday, June 15th from 10 am to 12 pm at our St. Petersburg community.
Open interviews for the following jobs: Resident Assistants (caregivers), Medication Technicians (Med Techs), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Lead Med Tech.
The job fair is located at the St. Petersburg community: 1101 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Weekend shift***
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
Open Interviews for St. Petersburg
Join us for on-the-spot interviews, Wednesday, June 15th from 10 am to 12 pm at our St. Petersburg community.
On-the-spot interviews for the following jobs: Resident Assistants (caregivers), Medication Technicians (Med Techs), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Lead Med Tech.
The job fair is located at the St. Petersburg community: 1101 66th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
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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 Duties/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 Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant 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
11pm-7am shift
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
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
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
FULL-TIME POSITION
Cook Position Summary
Cooks provide exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Cooks are full-service, hands-on positions that are involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area. As a Cook you get to do the things you love, creating delicious cuisines for our Residents and our staff. You will be trained in your position by Management and your Team Members in the skills needed to cater to our Residents wishes and desires while keeping our obligation to serve balanced and nutritious meals.
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!
Cook Requirements:
- Basic culinary skills and the willingness to cook from scratch and execute a variety of menu items
- Evident interpersonal relationship skills, passionate and empathetic
- Apparent compassion to serve others
- No Educational requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a background check and TB test
- All Cooks must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification
Cook Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- 1 - 3 years’ experience in dietary/food services
- Experience working in Banquet or Catering operations
Cook Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and beverages
- Help produce a varied, creative and nutritional menu in consideration of the Residents requests, while providing daily Specials and filling special orders
- Responsible to comply with the schedule and posting of work and cleaning assignments for Front and Back of the House
- Maintaining proper hygiene in food handling and preparation and the overall sanitation requirements of the food service area and its personnel according to the regulations of the State’s Health Department
- Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
- Be ready to work in proper uniforms daily
- Know and adhere to all information in the employee-handbook
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or the Corporate Culinary Support Team
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
Cooks provide exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Cooks are full-service, hands-on positions that are involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area. As a Cook you get to do the things you love, creating delicious cuisines for our Residents and our staff. You will be trained in your position by Management and your Team Members in the skills needed to cater to our Residents wishes and desires while keeping our obligation to serve balanced and nutritious meals.
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!
Cook Requirements:
- Basic culinary skills and the willingness to cook from scratch and execute a variety of menu items
- Evident interpersonal relationship skills, passionate and empathetic
- Apparent compassion to serve others
- No Educational requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a background check and TB test
- All Cooks must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification
Cook Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- 1 - 3 years’ experience in dietary/food services
- Experience working in Banquet or Catering operations
Cook Responsibilities:
- Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and beverages
- Help produce a varied, creative and nutritional menu in consideration of the Residents requests, while providing daily Specials and filling special orders
- Responsible to comply with the schedule and posting of work and cleaning assignments for Front and Back of the House
- Maintaining proper hygiene in food handling and preparation and the overall sanitation requirements of the food service area and its personnel according to the regulations of the State’s Health Department
- Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in a variety of areas throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director
- Be ready to work in proper uniforms daily
- Know and adhere to all information in the employee-handbook
- Other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or the Corporate Culinary Support Team
Position Summary:
The Assistant Wellness Director plays an integral role in upholding American House’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. The Assistant Wellness Directors aid in the supervision, education, direction and support all Wellness team members. This is a leadership position within the community and serves as manager on duty in the absence of the Wellness Director.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate staffing schedule of Resident Assistants and Med Techs
- Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts by ensuring proper documentation and record keeping is maintained
- Participate in care plan development and implementation through collaborative efforts with resident responsible parties, physician, third-party care team, and Wellness Director
- Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures as needed
- Observe residents and report 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.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Ensure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry are completed
- Assist 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.
- Communicate professionally with physicians and third-party specialists, such as homecare providers, lab providers and hospice professionals
- Follow established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Respond 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.
- Participate and attend Wellness meetings and required trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
- Supporting Wellness Director with supervisory responsibilities of all wellness team members including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Assess/evaluate potential residents for Assisted Living/Memory Care level of care utilizing assessment tool. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting.
- In the absence of the Wellness Director, ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State Regulatory Body.
- As delegated by the Wellness Director, ensure that all incident reports are completed, filed, and that follow-up is conducted appropriately.
- As delegated by the Wellness Director, ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs.
- As delegated by the Wellness Director, maintain compliance with state regulations and policies for medication administration including oversite of medication management, validation of timeliness and completeness of medication records, completing required responsibilities for Medication Aide programs via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks, where applicable.
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- 3 years of management experience in healthcare or service-related setting
- Experience working with Seniors and individuals with memory loss
- Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Education and Requirements:
- Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Med-Tech in the appropriate state
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Ability to regularly stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items
- Ability to help others with daily activities including but not limited to; bathing, dressing/undressing, dining, exercising, etc.
- Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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
Culinary Director Position Summary
Enriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and wholesome culinary experiences!
Our Culinary Directors provide balanced nutrition through exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Culinary Directors are hands-on Chefs that are not only involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area, but also train, educate and coach their Teams to further their knowledge whilst ensuring quality and variety to their Residents. As a Culinary Director you get to do the things you love, creating nourishing and delicious meals and developing profound relationships with Residents and your Team.
Qualifications and Required Experience for Culinary Director:
- Excellent culinary skills and the ability to execute a variety of menu items
- 4 years experience managing, training, and scheduling culinary staff
- 3 years experience managing kitchen budgets
- 2 years experience in dietary/food services preferred
- Prominent interpersonal relationship skills
- Evident problem solving and logistics skills
- An open, positive and engaging personality
- Excellent communication skills and a pronounced compassion for the elderly
Primary Responsibilities for Culinary Director:
- Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and desserts
- Active role in the creation, preparation, and presentation of Resident’s meals
- Responsible for maintaining dietary operations to meet the monthly food, supplies and wage budgets
- Responsible for the scheduling and posting of daily work assignments for culinary staff, insuring there are adequate personnel on duty for the preparation and serving of meals, while maintaining staffing guidelines
- Responsible for maintaining and documenting proper/hygienic food handling techniques and the overall sanitation requirements set forth by the local Health Department for food service operations and its personnel
- Responsible for interacting with Residents during meals to build personal relationships while assessing satisfaction levels
- Working with Corporate Recruiters to source, interview, and hire qualified culinary staff
- Ensure proper on-boarding of new Employees through documented Culinary Training program and three, monthly evaluations in person during the first 90 days
- Leading the Culinary Team with fairness, discipline, and an inclusive working environment
- Responsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in coordination with the Executive Director, Life Enrichment Director or Sales Department
- Responsible for overseeing the proper use and maintenance of all Culinary equipment and reporting any equipment in need of repair or maintenance
- Verifying daily, that Team members adhere to the grooming standards and are in proper uniform daily
- Responsible for carrying out any emergency procedures required during shift
- Partake in welcome orientations with new Residents and document any dietary requirements
- Engage in prospective Resident visits
- Maintain all regulatory compliance where applicable
- Proficient with software applications/programs/tools used by American House for Culinary Director position
- Responsible for the knowledge and enforcement of all information in the employee-handbook
- Complies with other duties as assigned by Executive Director, or the Corporate Office
- All Culinary Directors must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification
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Resident Assistants needed Full Time and Part Time shifts available!
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 Duties/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 Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
- Must be able to work weekends from either 1st shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 2nd shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. or 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Resident Assistant 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
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
Resident Assistant starting at $15/hour
**Full-time and part-time positions available**
Part-time position: 5am-10am or floating FT/PT
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 Duties/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 Required Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- CNA certification
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Resident Assistant 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
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, flexible schedules, and full-time staff recieves paid time off!
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
Dining Room Server Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Experience working with Seniors
- Previous customer service experience
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
Position Summary
Medication Technicians are an essential part of our wellness team by administering medications to residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner under the supervision of a licensed nurse and general direction of the Wellness Director.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare and administer medications as allowed by state regulation to residents following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately complete required documentation of medication administration at time-of-service delivery. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
- Review MARs immediately after administration of a medication and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Notify supervisor when making the decision not to administer a medication as ordered.
- Communicate effectively at the end of shift relaying relevant and pertinent information regarding resident care, concerns, changes, and the like to oncoming/outgoing personnel.
- Maintain 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.
- Observe 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.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Ensure resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day and follows scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry as assigned.
- Assist 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.
- Communicates professionally with physicians and third-party specialists, such as homecare providers, lab providers and hospice professionals.
- Maintain the resident record daily following company policy and procedure.
- Follow established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Respond 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.
- Participate and attend 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 as allowed by state regulation based on training, knowledge gained through job required certification, detailed guidelines, and judgement. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
- Successful completion of a state approved medication administration course and other state required certifications to perform job duties as allowed by state regulations.
Preferred Skill/Abilities:
- Previous experience as a Certified Med Aide or Medication Technician
- Experience working with older adults
- Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
- Knowledge of dementia and related diseases
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
LPN Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness.
LPN Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
- Provides medication administration, handling, & storage as follows:
- Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
- Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
- Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
- Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
- Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
- Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director
- Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
- Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
- Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
- Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
- Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department
LPN Required Skills/Abilities:
- 2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics
- Experience with dementia residents preferred
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification
- Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor
LPN Education and Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical