Assisted Living Jobs – Help Improve the Lives of Our Cherished Seniors

The various assisted living jobs at our Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities are rewarding career opportunities that allow you to enhance the lives of our beloved residents.   While each position has its own specific skill set, all require exceptional individuals with big hearts and the desire to serve.

Several of our Denver communities are in need of Medication Care Managers/QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) to dispense medications to our residents.  The position requires meticulous documentation of prescribed medications per the Medication Administration Record, including observing the five rights for safe administering of medications.

As a qualified MorningStar Medication Care Manager, your responsibilities will include ordering meds from the pharmacy in a timely fashion as requested by the Wellness Director and per MorningStar’s medication procedures.  You will also be asked to observe and report to the licensed nurse any reactions and side effects of medication administered to our residents. 

In addition you will take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications, administer PRN medications per physician orders, and document it per state standards in all areas of the chart including reason and result of the medication.  Responsibilities include other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

We seek individuals with a felt calling to serve and love the idea of helping us create a warm, loving home and a superior quality of life for our MorningStar’s residents.   Along with Medication Care Managers, our open positions include care managers, housekeepers, dining room servers, cooks and more.   If you live in or around the Denver area, please visit our website or contact us to learn more about our available assisted living jobs.   We look forward to hearing from you!

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  If you wish to thrive personally and professionally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information on our various assisted living jobs in Denver.

Does Your Loved One Need More Care?

It is sometimes difficult for adult children to realize their parent needs more care in order to ensure their safety and wellbeing.  This is why MorningStar at Jordan offers a Decision Guide to help families navigate through the process of making the move to senior living, especially assisted living, which is a new paradigm in wellness and engagement. 

Some of the typical signs that indicate your parent needs more help include falling, driving mishaps, and forgetting significant things such as leaving the stove-top on.  Also really take a look at how they are living.  Does their home seem a lot more cluttered and less tidy?  Is unopened mail piling up?  Does your parent suffer from failing eyesight, poor balance or forgetfulness?  Another sign your parent is not doing well on their own is if they look less groomed or appear to be wearing the same clothes for days at a time. 

When you put all of this together, it probably means your loved one is not able to care for themselves as they once did, and it is time to begin discussing alternatives to ensure their safety and wellbeing.  Start by gathering your family together in a relaxed atmosphere and approach the conversation slowly.  Remember your first conversation is just a starting point and the decision will most likely be make in stages.  During the conversation it should be noted that getting the care your loved one needs will benefit the whole family.  You may even be pleasantly surprised to learn your parent has started to think they need a change. 

We want you to know MorningStar at Jordan’s team is ready to help.  Please call or email with questions or to set up a tour to see one of the finest senior living residences in Centennial CO.

 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Balance Exercises Help Seniors to Stay Active

It is important for older adults to take precautions to prevent falls as the resulting injuries tend to be more serious such as a broken hip or head trauma.  However doctors also point out that being sedentary is bad for our health regardless of how old we are and it is important to keep moving.    

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that one out of every four Americans aged 65 and older falls every year but say there are things that seniors can do to help prevent a fall.  The trick is to find a way to safely move about while taking into account any balance issues you may experience. 

As many adults are less active as they get older, it can exacerbate the physical effects of aging. Experts say, “Failure to engage in even mild exercise on a regular basis results in reduced muscle strength, decreased bone mass, loss of balance and coordination, and reduced flexibility.”  Other issues that can lead to falls include poor eyesight and taking medications with side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and low blood pressure.  Chronic health conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and arthritis as well as problems with numbness in the feet can also increase the risk of falls. 

The good news is there are a variety of easy-to-do balance-training exercises that can help seniors improve their balance. Even if you rely on a cane or other assistive devices, balance exercise can improve your mobility.  While it is helpful to join a class that offers balance-training exercises, there are also exercises that can be done throughout the day right at home.  One example is to try standing on one foot while close to the kitchen counter.  If you need to, keep your hand on the counter for support and as you feel more confident try taking your hand off.   Another thing you can do is to try and get up from a chair without using your arms. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate strives to be the best senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer, and we take the well-being of our residents very seriously.  Our residents have many opportunities to stay active including joining the walking club, taking a swim in the saline swimming pool or working out at the fitness center.  See our website to learn more.

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Source: agingcare.com/articles/falls-in-elderly-people-133953.htm

MorningStar Team Members Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Unlike many other senior living communities, our Denver area MorningStar communities are true homes that are distinguished by compassion, laughter and dignity.  All of our homes are beautifully designed and offers an array of luxury amenities, but the thing we are most proud of is the loving atmosphere found beneath our roof.  This is accomplished with the help of our loving team members who are the very heart of our community.  They support and believe in our mission of honoring God, valuing all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals, and investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well.

As a proud member of our MorningStar team, you will receive training in “Radiance,” our proprietary Service Excellence initiative, which is how we advance our mission and deliver service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose.  This has allowed us to create a culture defined not only by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members.  We are proud to have assembled a team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered.  And whether you are an Executive Director, care manager, or a MorningStar housekeeper, each team member is a valuable part of our community and instrumental in delivering the exceptional service to residents we have built our reputation around.       

If you would like the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors and have a felt calling to serve, we encourage you to take a look at the assisted living jobs available at our Denver area communities.  These include MorningStar of Arvada, MorningStar at Jordan, MorningStar of Littleton, MorningStar at RidgeGate, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  If you wish to serve, please visit MorningStar’s website for information on how to apply to open positions including care managers, food servers, and housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Gardening is Both Fun and Healthy for Seniors

Research has shown gardening to be an effective low-impact exercise for seniors.  Along with providing a moderate amount of aerobic exercise for aging adults, gardening can offer benefits to your mental and emotional health.  To keep it accessible to the elderly for whom lifting and bending can be difficult; it is smart to incorporate a few modifications such as raised garden beds as well as using various ergonomic tools.

One of the best things about gardening is it stimulates all of the senses and offers an excellent excuse to get outside and soak up some vitamin D as well as boost serotonin levels in your brain.  Serotonin is a chemical that improves your mood and helps you to feel calm and centered.  In addition to relieving stress and anxiety, gardening gives seniors a sense of purpose and accomplishment with its beautiful or edible finished product.  It also is an enjoyable way to use of all of your motor skills and improve endurance and strength.

Working in a garden has also proven helpful to those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.  Gardening can help recall pleasant memories from the past and remind a person of healthier times.  Experts advise not to give someone with dementia a sharp tool. 

If seniors plan to get out and garden, they need to protect themselves against pests and the elements.  It is recommended that seniors avoid the heat of the day and apply plenty of sunblock and wear protective clothing including sunglasses and a hat.  They should have shady areas available with benches or chairs so they may easily take a break as needed.  It is also important to remember to drink plenty of fluids as dehydration can be a problem. 

Among our many services and amenities at MorningStar at Jordan, we offer residents the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and create something beautiful with our resident gardening beds.  Please visit our website to learn more about the finest assisted living home in Centennial CO. 

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

MorningStar of Boulder is Designed as a True “Home”

If you or a loved one needs more care, you may be looking at what assisted living companies have to offer in the Boulder area.  If you would like the freedom to enjoy your retirement years without many worries, we invite you to consider MorningStar of Boulder.  Located on the southeast side the city, our community is nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies and conveniently located to hospitals, banks, shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores as well as services in Longmont.

For assisted living, we offer 48 stylish, private suites in a variety of configurations.  From spacious studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, our suites are meticulously designed so all you need is to bring your furnishings and personal items.  Each unit offers high-end finishes and includes lighting, high ceilings, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds.

For memory care residents, our Reflections Neighborhood has 46 secure suites that are devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  Our holistic approach to memory care is designed to affirm the value of the person and to find ways to celebrate the smallest successes.

Furthermore, MorningStar of Boulder provides a whole host of wellness programs and activities to engage residents intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.   If you take a look at our monthly calendars posted on our website, you will see a variety of daily activities that are inspirational and motivating as well as just plain fun. If all this sounds like something you or a loved one would be interested in, we invite you schedule a visit to see why our residents are happy to call MorningStar of Boulder “home.”    

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living in Boulder Colorado.

What Does it Mean to Be a MorningStar Caregiver?

While some of our jobs at the MorningStar Denver senior living communities require specific education and experience, we consider virtues such as kindness and selflessness to be just as important.  In order for us to provide the type of service our MorningStar brand of Service Excellence requires, we are looking for individuals with a felt calling to serve and who would love to make a difference in the lives of seniors, our society’s true heroes. 

Our care managers are one example where a big heart is an essential job requirement.  Indispensable to our communities, care managers are dedicated, hardworking individuals who love working directly with our residents to provide the necessary care needed to ensure their comfort, safety and wellbeing.  As a Care Managers, you will be encouraged to build strong relationships with residents as you assist them with their activities of daily living.

You will also enjoy being in a loving, family environment that offers the support of fellow team members who all work toward the goal of strengthening our MorningStar family.  In addition you are encouraged to use your unique talents to improve the lives of our residents.  Your responsibilities will include protecting residents’ privacy and dignity as well as encouraging and motivating them to participate in occupational and physical therapies or other programs that promote their wellness.  As a seasoned employee, you will also be asked to help to orientate new care managers.

Along with care managers, our various assisted living jobs include medication care managers/QMAP, life enrichment coordinators, wellness nurses, concierges, cooks, dining room servers, maintenance assistants, housekeeping jobs and more.  MorningStar’s openings include full and part-time positions, and as we operate 24/7, they also include some evening and weekend team positions.  We invite you to visit our website and read through our job descriptions and to take advantage of our convenient online application. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  Not just a job – but a rewarding career.  Please visit MorningStar’s website for information on assisted living jobs in Denver.