Careers at Buena Vida Estates

As Buena Vida continues to grow, we are always seeking qualified personnel to join our team in providing our residents with the quality service they deserve. If you are ready to be a part of our exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Buena Vida Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Current Job Openings

Certified Nursing Assistant / Med Tech

Job Summary: The CNA will interact directly with our residents, providing comfort, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Takes care of residents’ personal hygiene by assisting with or giving bed baths, baths, or showers; toileting by walking patients to the toilet; and keeping patients clean at all times.
Work with dining room personnel to ensure that all residents get the correct meals and that all residents are able to eat.
Ensuring residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Medication assistance and documentation of all narcotic counts in every shift.
Make scheduled rounds during schedule shift.
Take residents to scheduled activities, appointments (hair), dining room.
Answer calls for help and be a patient and compassionate care-taker for our residents.
Clear dishes and clean dining room after meals. Set up dining room, dispose of trash.
Encourage all residents to get exercise and participate in scheduled activities.
Observe residents for physical and behavioral changes, like lack of appetite, unusual bruising, etc., and reported changes to nursing staff.
Responsible for light housekeeping i.e., bathrooms, mopping, laundry (includes labeling).
Monthly VS/ weights.
Restock supplies (first aid, cleaning, etc.).
Must complete all assigned Relias training on a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with everyone.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Complies with HIPAA Privacy Act by protecting confidential resident information.
Participates in all training and continuing education. Maintains licensure to meet federal, state, and accreditation standards.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within supervision.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must complete all assigned Relias training on a timely manner.
Med Tech training and Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required.
CPR / First Aid Certification required.
Alzheimer I & II training. Experience in ALF / Long Term care desired.
Basic Computer knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

The physical ability to stand and or walk continuously.
The physical ability to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing a diverse range of duties:
Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment according to
safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of
the site’s business goals and objectives.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Address all work orders coming from all areas of maintenance within 24 hours.
Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance and any rework on apartments as needed.
Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc.
Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs as necessary.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Respond to maintenance emergencies on an on-call basis.
Will be required to work your scheduled shift during a hurricane. We are a 24/7 working facility.
Must complete all assigned Relias training on a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Operations Director.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with everyone.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within supervision.
High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate in HVAC, EPA, and CPO building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus.

Physical Requirements:

The physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, work from ladders and lift all day.
Must be able to use hand trucks and mechanical advantage to lift items in excess of 75 lbs. lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

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Cook

Cook

Job Summary: The Cook helps prepare food for our residents. Helps devise new methods of cooking and new menu items. Streamlines work from back of house to front of house.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Consult with management staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs, special events, and resident’s special needs.
Assist in order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
Make sure all equipment is in good working order, report broken equipment immediately to manager for repair.
Be able to work all holidays and scheduled parties after normal hours of operation.
Report to work on time and in proper, clean uniform with name tag.
Must sign into work at front kiosk at beginning of every shift.
Review timesheet weekly to make sure all clock in/outs are correct. All missing times must be reported to the manager.
Must complete all assigned Relias training on a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with everyone.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within supervision.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements:

Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
The physical ability to stand and or walk continuously.
The physical ability to climb, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
Must be able to lift and carry up heavy trays up to 20 pounds.

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Server

Server

Job Summary: The Server will take orders and serve food and beverages to residents in our dining room. Always aware of resident’s satisfaction to deliver the perfect service experience. Ensure high quality of food and beverages to residents. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: servicing our residents in a friendly, efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Residents must feel welcome, comfortable and well attended to at all
times.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
Serve food and drink orders, including coffee.
Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage
Provide an excellent overall dining experience for our guests.
Remove dirty dishes and glasses, and clean tables after resident’s finish meals.
Active listening and effective communication skills.
Report to work on time and in proper uniform with name tag.
Clean and set up dining areas, refill condiments, roll silverware into napkins, and stock service areas.
Make sure all equipment is in good working order, report broken equipment immediately to manager for repair.
Be able to work all holidays and scheduled parties after normal hours of operation.
Must complete all assigned Relias training on a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Manager and/or Director.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively
communicate with everyone.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within supervision.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements: