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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.

Position Summary The Concierge Porter is responsible for functioning as concierge and receptionist as requested and scheduled. Completes hands-on maintenance tasks as assigned   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Is9*CF) fully trained and competent in the tasks and duties of Concierge and Reception and fills in as scheduled and requested, primarily for meal periods (*CF) Presents a professional, pleasant demeanor at all times to residents and guests Completes assigned and varied basic maintenance functions Assists Maintenance staff as requested Logs on to Worxhub and complete work orders assigned. Tasks to be related to Concierge and Maintenance Responds to varied calls throughout facility during shift (lockouts, TV issues, etc) (*CF) Drafts, creates and distributes internal and external written communication as requested Completes all other related duties as assigned Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned    

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.

Activities Coordinator   Responsible to                                                    Position Classifications                        Health Center Activities Manager                              Hourly/Non-Exempt   Directly Supervises and Evaluates N/A   Is Back Up To:        Health Center Activities Manager Is Backed Up By:  Activities Team   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       Provides backup and support to the Health Center Activities Manager in planning and implementing all activity programming for the Health Center which meets the assessed needs of all Health Center residents in order to maintain or improve the resident’s physical, social, emotional and mental well-being in a manner that meets all Federal and State regulations, and standards of practice for recreation and music therapy, and which exceeds the resident’s expectations   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Attends care plan meetings when the manager is unavailable Attends morning report when the manager is unavailable Assists in creating and updating care plans Assists in creating the monthly activities calendar (filling in activities and assists with bookings) Coordinates outings Creates a monthly newsletter to highlight activity programs (*CF)   Becomes a Certified Dementia Practitioner Assists with departmental Purchase Requisition Forms (PRFs), and Budget Activities at the request of the Health Center Activities Manager Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned   As needed, the Activities Coordinator: Plans, develops and implements resident programs to engage residents and enrich their lives (*CF) Encourages participation in scheduled programs and events Creates a monthly calendar and newsletter to highlight activity programs (*CF) Orders and organizes supplies for daily programs and special events (*CF) Promotes the volunteer program to strengthen community and family involvement Completes MDS’s, Care Plans and resident assessments and interviews (*CF) Attends Care Plan and Family meetings (*CF) Participates in Quality Assurance audits, attends monthly QA meetings and reports findings to the committee (*CF)                                                  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 services 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. Able to work a flexible schedule  Maintains predictable and reliable attendance       Degree of Travel Regular use of van for outings and trips.    DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE Must be able to adapt to the residents’ interests and occasionally conflicting needs.  Occasional schedule changes due to residents’ requests and/or special events. Occasional evening and weekend hours. Frequent interruptions.    Safety Hazards in Job Possible exposure to infections from residents. Possible vehicle accidents. Stress due to need to meet multiple, varying needs of residents.                                              Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit   X     Stand       X Walk     X   Bend/Stoop   X     Squat   X     Crawl   X     Climb X       Reach Above Shoulder Level     X   Kneel   X     Balance       X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull                 Maximum 10 Lbs.       X         Maximum 20 Lbs.     X           Maximum 50 Lbs.   X             Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X       Must Be Able To                 See       X         Hear       X         Speak       X         Use One Hand       X         Use Both Hands       X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being                 Inside       X         Outside   X     Exposed to Temperatures of         32ûF and less   X     100ûF and more   X     Wet & Humid Conditions   X             Noise, Vibration X               Fumes, Dust X       Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes X       Toxic Chemicals X       Needles/Body Fluids X       Radiation X       Chemotherapeutics        X       Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time                       Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time         EMployers DIsclaimer All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationship   ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description.         _________________________________________                ____________________ Employee Signature                                                             Date         _________________________________________                ____________________ Human Resources Signature                                         Date    

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.

Position Summary The Dietary Aide creates an enjoyable casual dining experience for residents, staff and visitors and their guests in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Ensures residents have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service Ensures that all residents receive the proper meals, paying attention to dietary needs of the resident, i.e. prescribed diets, thickened liquids, and specific allergies (*CF) Is responsible for making sure that the food served in the dining room maintains the proper temperature based on the established food temperature guidelines (*CF) Is responsible for making sure all refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers are running at the proper temperatures. Follows the proper corrective action plan if one of these pieces of equipment is out of temp at any time (*CF) Ensures that the kitchenettes on the respective units are stocked with the proper amount of snacks and drinks for residents who might need them outside of regular meal times. Properly labels and dates every item stocked in the kitchenette based on the Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Ensures that all items left in any kitchen refrigerator or freezer is labeled and dated based on Department of Health guidelines for holding food (*CF) Completes all tasks assigned, according to their designated section. Including, but not limited to taking care of orders for other tables as well as assigned side work (*CF) Ensuring that proper hygiene is followed while serving, to include wearing gloves and washing hands when needed Makes sure the dining room and their section is free of potential hazards to residents, including all walkers and other ambulatory devices (*CF) Follows all emergency procedures and proper evacuation of the dining room 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 Possesses basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge Willing to learn and grow while working in a team environment Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred Prior server training and 600 hours of food service experience preferred Basic computer skills required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population