It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $21.47 - $21.47 Hourly Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Category: Health Care DescriptionGarden View Program Coordinator Responsible to Position Classifications Activities Director Hourly/Non-Exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist Is Backed Up By: Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development and provision of daily structured leisure services for the GV unit throughout the course of the day. Assists in coordinating residents, volunteers, and staff in such planning and implementation of programs and activities of the Health Center ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Assists in planning, organizing and leading activities that promote dignity and independence while encouraging resident socialization and overall well-being (*CF) Enlists the assistance of the HHA/CNA that promote a set routine, cognitive stimulation, socialization and physical activity engagement (*CF) Provides guidance and oversight to HHA/CNA as it relates to their engaging residents in activities Participates in dementia training (*CF) Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Assists in the development of resident and family orientation for new admissions Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to support resident engagement and quality of life (*CF) Conducts initial assessments and adheres to Resident Care and Service Plans and dietary orders (*CF) Communicates with family and care givers for support and to foster sense of community Actively participates in activity planning meetings; including presenting a standing report of challenges, successes and recommendations for upcoming events (*CF) Encourages residents to participate in activities based on known specific resident interest levels (*CF) Encourages social exchanges between residents through participation (*CF) Maintains daily resident attendance records Ensures resident newspapers and mail is delivered daily (*CF) Monitors and makes requests for necessary supplies/equipment; organize same and store securely Decorates monthly bulletin board and assists in publicity for events Assists in publicity of activities Contributes to the monthly newsletter Assists in initiating and maintaining personal music equipment for music and memory program Arranges and sets up virtual video calls according to schedule; updates list as needed Understands and follows the process/procedures related to resident outings Assists in the orientation of new volunteers; works collaboratively with same Escorts new Pet Therapy volunteers as directed Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide programming to and communicate with primarily elderly population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional periodicals and journals Ability to write reports, newsletters, and general correspondence, using standard word processing and publishing software Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the general public Ability to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergencies Must be creative and energetic; willing to work as part of a team Ability to utilize various A/V equipment, computers, and systems as well as baking/cooking equipment to assist in the delivery of activity programming Demonstrate appropriate basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge Availability to work a flexible schedule including regular evening/weekend hours and alternating holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance QualificationsQualificationsHigh school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferredCertification as a Dementia Practitioner, or certification in progress is acceptableComputer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs.Current CNA certification, preferredMinimum one year related experience, experience working with people with dementia, desiredValid NYS driver’s license

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.

Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $36.49 - $46.49 Hourly Job Shift: Varied Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPosition Summary The Charge RN is responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Woodland Pond ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Notifies the Director of Nursing and Administrator on Call as required (*CF) Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the Team Is responsible for every resident in the Health Center (*CF) Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained Supports the medical staff Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activities Ensures consistency between all units in nursing care Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF) Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff Participates in investigations as assigned (*CF) Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF) Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care Guides LPNs and CNAs responsibilities (*CF) Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staff Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and Assessment Ensures accuracy of each Completes timely as assigned Effectively communicates the plan of care Ensures that resident care plan is followed (*CF) Communication Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. (*CF) Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environment Personnel/Staff Development Assists with employee evaluations, employee praise, and discipline as necessary (*CF) Actively participates with staff education Promotes an environment of learning Ensures staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirements Conducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders (*CF) Ensures work consistency among staff Promotes a positive, friendly work environment Equipment and Supplies Ensures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste Is cost-effective Policy and Procedure Manuals Ensures staff awareness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. SDS, emergency protocols) Uses manual and assists other staff on using policies as necessary (*CF) Quality Assurance Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experience Reports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident/accident/change in condition (*CF) Safety/Infection Control Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulations Reports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposures Staffing Coverage Required to ensure appropriate coverage for the nursing department 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and off-shifts (*CF) Works beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications) (*CF) Is subject to callback during emergency conditions Takes RN on-call as needed Other Specific Requirements Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic Must work harmoniously with others Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practice Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF) Able to make independent decisions Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff members Ongoing education Must continually strive to enhance knowledge, and ensure evidenced-based nursing is being practiced Encouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminars Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned QualificationsGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Able to assess data reflecting the residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents requirements relative to their age-specific needs Able to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience preferred Holds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New York Proficiency with computers and standard office software Valid CPR certification