Part-Time 24 hours per week
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides specialty instruction for gardening and cultivation classes and organizes and facilitates cultivate and gardening programs that are individualized to the resident.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Certification as a Virginia Master Gardner preferred.
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At least 3 years of experience successfully creating planning and creating garden spaces.
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2 years past experience teaching gardening to an adult population preferred.
WORK PERFORMED
Job Duties (Essential)
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Assists with garden design and development for the campus
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Works with landscaping contractor but does not have the authority to sign contracts.
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Helps plan and plant spring and fall seasonal color for container and landscape beds.
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Responsible for programing the Cultivate Pillar of Pathways to Wellness
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Aids the Garden Angel Volunteers in their work.
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Coordinates resident garden related trips
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Coordinates cultivate and gardening lectures, workshops, and videos.
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Coordinates the Grown from Seeds Program.
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Coordinates and participates in the Gardening Committee.
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Aids the Flower Guild in their work.
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Provides advice to and assists with the Resident Gardens.
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Provides advice to and assists with Community Herb Garden.
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Responsible for the planning and oversight of the Morning Glory Garden.
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Responsible for the planning and oversight of the Secret Garden.
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All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of gardening and cultivating in the local climate and gardening zone.
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Knowledge of native plant specifies suitable and safe for use with residents having serious cognitive loss.
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Able to read, write and communicate using the English language,
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Ability to teach other grading and cultivation.
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Able to plan, organize and conduct programs, lectures and outings.
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Knowledge of raised bed, container, foundation and turf cultivation.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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May include frequent lifting (up to 60lbs).
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Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing, pushing and pulling.
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Ability to walk on uneven, rough and unpaved surfaces.
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Working inside in climate-controlled spaces plus outside in heat and cold.
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Universal staffing. Flexible schedule is required including the ability to work varied hours including weekends, nights, holidays and during inclement weather.
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Exposure to the sights, sounds and odors of a typical long-term care and health care environment serving senior citizens, some with dementia.
INDO
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Double Time when working designated holidays.
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8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
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Paid Personal half day is provided each year.
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Free parking available
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PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
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Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
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Team Member referral bonus available
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Additional benefits are available for those who average 30+ hours per week.
A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.
Vaccination Requirement
Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.
