Open Positions

Our Concierge is our ambassador to the public, representing Tuscan Gardens® to visitors, vendors and families. If you share our commitment to providing an exceptional senior living experience, we want to meet you! Our Concierge will be responsible for meeting and greeting residents, guests, suppliers, vendors and outside service providers in a warm and professional manner. Monitor visitors entering the building and ensuring they sign-in. Answer/transfer incoming phone calls and handle switchboard to respond to communication needs and inquiries. Keep environment of the lobby and front desk neat and clean. Maintain resident data, such as directories, information sheets and other projects on the computer. May coordinate transportation for resident trips or outings. If you have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Minimum of one year experience as Receptionist/Switchboard Operator/Hospitality Concierge
• Experience in senior living environment (preferred)
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Knowledge of switchboard operations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to solve problems in a calm manner
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Doctor’s statement verifying employee is free from communicable disease

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

Our residents took pride in their homes and we want them to feel the same way about their new home at Tuscan Gardens. We want our residents to not only feel comfortable in both their private suites and the community’s public areas, we also want them to feel confident about welcoming their family and friends to visit. We want our residents to live happy, healthy and active lives and believe that the environments we create in our community are essential to making that possible. Our residents deserve clean, inviting and safe surroundings in which to live and love life. If you share our commitment to providing such an environment, we welcome you to apply. If you have:

• One year of experience in building maintenance
• A high school diploma (preferred) or the equivalent in education, training and experience
• 3-6 months experience in housekeeping or janitorial position (preferred)
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• The knowledge of cleaning solvents and materials and ability to clean apartments/rooms based on established standard
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and instructions
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

We have created Tuscan Gardens® to feel like home – in every sense of the word. Warm. Welcoming. Safe. Our Community Operations Specialist makes sure everything works efficiently and runs smoothly so that our residents’ suites are comfortable and our community feels just like home. In this role, you will be responsible for assistance in maintaining our community. As such, you will conduct, under supervisor direction, preventative maintenance, routine servicing, janitorial services, seasonal repairs and changes, building equipment and plumbing repairs; maintain a safe working environment and assist other department employees as needed. If you have:

• One year of experience in building maintenance
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Knowledge of refrigeration and electrical systems (preferred)
• General conceptual understanding of building maintenance
• Cooperative and sensitive communication skills to work closely with residents on a daily basis
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

At Tuscan Gardens, we provide our residents with exceptional experiences that ensure an elegant, fulfilling and enriching lifestyle. This is especially true in our Tuscan Kitchen. As a Server, you will serve delicious meals and make sure our residents have the best possible dining experience. If you share our commitment to delivering gracious hospitality and attentive service to our residents, we urge you to apply. If you have:

• Completed high school or the equivalent education, training and experience
• One year experience in hospitality or food service, preferred
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Exhibit serving standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Knowledge in areas of serving and preparation..
• Set tables and maintains workstations in proper order.
• Clear dishes from tables during and after meal service, assist with dish washing when needed.
• Answer pertinent questions about menu items and manage resident complaints professionally and timely.

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

The Cook or Line Cook will provide full-scope, hands-on prep production in community culinary program. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. If you are:

• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. 
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations
• Preparing ingredients for shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Taking orders from wait staff
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Reordering stock and food supplies

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

We are seeking a Full time Medication Technician (MedTech). Job description:

• Assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Assist or supervises residents who self-administer medication. Exhibits understanding of and follows policy and procedures for medications. (Refer to state specific regulations for assistance with medication). Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Assists in providing appropriate information and behavioral prompts, cues, redirection and affirming support to residents in need. Reports any change in condition of resident(s) immediately to supervisor.
• Serves meals to residents in the dining room or suites. May assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice. Reports changes in resident's eating habits. Supports hydration programs and good dining experience.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents.
• Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need. This includes proactive intervention use, monitoring, daily tidies to clear rooms of clutter, etc.
• Answer call lights promptly. Communicate proactively with team to ensure call lights are responded to timely.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping, following cleaning schedules for laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly to resident requests for assistance - including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Follows up on resident concerns as needed and directed by supervisor, maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions and follow up as directed.

Qualifications: Education Required (Preferred):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Medication Technician (Med Tech) certificate (for Florida) required
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred Years/months of Experience (Preferred):
• One year of experience working as a Medication Assistant/CNA/PCA/RA, preferred.
• One year of experience working in an Assisted Living or Health Care preferred. • One year of experience working with Alzheimer’s residents or other related dementia diseases, preferred

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

The Memory Care Program Director is responsible for assisting the Executive Director and Leadership Team in delivering top quality care and programming to ensure the safety and well-being of our Memory Care residents. If you have:

• Minimum Associate Degree, college degree required
• Three years’ experience in memory care
• Five years’ experience in an assisted living/memory care facility
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, residents, and the general public
• Knowledge/Skills
• Substantial knowledge of memory care
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• The ability to respond to medical emergencies
• Excellent communication skills
• CPR certification
• General/medical knowledge and application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Strong supervisory skills
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong and compassionate clinical team who strive to provide a life of purpose, passion, and joy to all of our residents. Our mission is to create an environment in which they can experience that on a daily basis. You will be responsible for providing support and guidance to a team of clinical professionals, provide emergency interventions as needed, and facilitate the appropriate plan of care for all of our residents. You will plan, organize, develop, direct and evaluate the clinical operation, ensuring the highest degree of quality patient care.  The Director of Nursing ensures our associates adhere to all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

If you have:

• A current and unencumbered Nursing license in the state of Florida (LPN/RN)
• Experience in nursing within an Assisted Living community
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• The ability to respond to medical emergencies
• Excellent communication skills
• CPR certification
• Nursing/medical knowledge and application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of medical records
• Strong leadership skills
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease

And most importantly,

If you share our mission of providing an exceptional senior living experience, we invite you to apply.

At Tuscan Gardens, we care for our residents just as we would our own family members – with the utmost integrity, respect and patience. As a Resident Care Associate, you would form close relationships with those you care for, building bonds of trust and lasting friendship. In this role, you would care for residents’ daily needs as well as other essential services to enhance their experience with us. If you wish to change lives and touch hearts, we invite you to apply. If you have:

• Current nursing license in state where employed
• A high school diploma (preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certification with annual recertification through an outside services qualified trainer
• One year of experience working as a CNA/PCA/RA (preferred)
• One year of experience working in assisted living or healthcare (preferred)
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the facility
• A basic proficiency in the English language enabling the caregiver to understand and communicate with our community’s residents
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

Our Mission: Tuscan Gardens is committed to the proposition that every senior is entitled to live a life of Purpose, Passion and Joy. Our mission is to create an environment in which our seniors can experience that one a day by day basis. Each executive we recruit, each director we bring on, and each associate we hire, shares that fundamental perspective which forms the very fabric of the culture of the Tuscan Gardens family. Job Description: We are looking for an outstanding individual to join us as a Full time/Part time/On Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). As a LPN you will be responsible for the direct care of and overall management of the residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standards of practice within state licensure and established company policies and procedures within our assisted living and memory care departments. Responsibilities: · Provide daily supervision to assigned staff and directly provide nursing care to residents as assigned, demonstrating good decision-making skills as warranted. · Documents resident status, to include resident overall condition, as per policy. · Participate in the admission and discharge of residents as directed. · Responsible for identification of resident medical and behavioral changes, communicating with their physician timely. · Provide daily report to the Director of Health Services concerning community conditions, personnel performance, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies. · Provide nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, established standards, and administrative policies and regulations. · Make rounds with physicians, assist in examinations and/or treatment of residents and follow through with orders as directed, notifying responsible party as indicated. · Assess resident and notify attending physician and responsible party in the event of a change in the resident’s condition. · Accurately administer prescribed medications, supervise the continuity of nursing care, respond to changes in medical condition, medications or other circumstances requiring special care needs and perform first aid as required. · Assess and monitor complex resident health status and determine the appropriate nursing intervention. Develop and monitor the ongoing plan of care with resident and initiate corrective action as necessary. · Orient residents and staff to emergency procedures and respond to all emergency situations. · Assure that all resident records are accurate, complete and all mandatory forms are on file. Through familiarity and application of facility policies and procedures, assure that nursing care is practiced in full accordance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights. · Proactively monitor resident environment to ensure all safety and sanitary regulations and quality standards are met or exceeded. · Orient residents and staff to emergency procedures and respond to all emergency situations. · Assist in the recruiting, hiring and training efforts of the clinical team. · Responsible for leadership including engagement, performance management and evaluations. Desired Qualifications: · Current nursing license in the state of Florida required · One year of experience working as a CNA/PCA/RA, preferred · One year of experience working as LPN/LPV, preferred · One year of experience working in an Assisted Living or Health Care, preferred · One year experience working with Alzheimer's residents or other related dementia diseases, preferred And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.

Tuscan Gardens is committed to the proposition that every senior is entitled to live a life of Purpose, Passion, and Joy. Our mission is to create an environment in which they can experience that on a day by day basis. Each Executive we recruit, each Director we bring on, and each Associate we hire, shares that fundamental perspective which forms the very fabric of the culture of the Tuscan Gardens family. Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and coordinate all resident activities on a monthly basis. Manage the monthly calendar of activities. Present activity participation levels of resident at plan of care and evaluation team meetings.
• Prepare and distribute weekly program content.
• Gather information, articles, and photos for newsletter and social media.
• Plan and coordinate special events including events for seasonal holidays.
• Plan and coordinate arts program, entertainment for special events, monthly birthday parties, group games, weekly religious services and individual independent projects that reflect the “Life Enrichment” activities.
• Incorporate recreational activities from the community and develop close working relationships with community organizations.
• Maintain adequate supply of books, puzzles, magazines and games.
• May assist the Living Well Director in performing administrative functions (business letters), accounts payable, handling resident inquiries and conducting building tours; may also perform switchboard relief.
• Responsible for activity-related program training for all staff.
• May be responsible for transporting residents to appointments, as well as regular and special recreational outings.
• Oversees Signature Programming Assistant.
• Report all program policy/procedures discrepancies to Living Well Director.

Education Required:

• Degree/certification in recreational activities/life enrichment
• High school diploma or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Yeas of Experience:

• Two (2) years working experience in activities/life enrichment with seniors
• One year direct supervisory/management experience.
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Knowledge of special needs of residents (physical, mental and social)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader
• Strong interpersonal skills working with seniors; ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Patience and sensitivity to others needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours; may be subject to infectious diseases, substances and contaminated articles
• Doctor’s statement verifying you are free from communicable disease
• Current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed

And most importantly, If you share our mission of providing exceptional senior living, we invite you to apply.