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Job Description SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Wellness Nurse provides direct and indirect care to residents/patients in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The Wellness Nurse performs his/her duties under the supervision of the SNF Resident Wellness Director while adhering to mandated nursing standards. The Wellness Nurse is responsible for maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations while utilizing the standards of care policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making, • Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure, • Assures resident/patient rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times, • Assure that all resident/patient care specialists are familiar with the residents’/patients’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner, • Continually assess residents/patients to identify any change in condition, mood, behavior, or level of function to ensure appropriate interventions to maintain the residents’ highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing, • Administration of medications, • Responsible Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable), • Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director, • Implements change in condition plans, • Serves as the “Charge Nurse” for assigned shift ensuring residents/patients are well cared for, • Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents, • Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records, • Completes accident and incident reports as required, • Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties, • Assist in the coordination of effective communication among the team, residents/patients, and families, • Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies, • Ensures adequate and appropriately trained team members are available for each shift within company and state guidelines, • Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times, • Performs other related essential duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts, • Able to make independent decisions, • Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner, • Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens, • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • RN or LPN license, • Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES: • Minimum One (1) year in the senior living environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: • Able to stand or walk 75% of the day, • Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions, • Able to work under stress and in emergency situations, • Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping, • Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members, • Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: • Work in all areas of the community, • Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions, • Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection, • Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves, masks and non-slip shoes, • Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors, • Follow Safety Policy & Procedures 6am/6pm three on, two off, rotating

Job DescriptionDescription: General Position Description: The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence. They coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agency and assume responsibility for coordination of care. Role Expectations: • Assess hospice patients utilizing the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify their physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs., • Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the Assessment, • Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA), • Work with Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient/family needs are met., • Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care., • Timely submission of all required paperwork., • Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program., • Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies., • Meets productivity standards., • Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned., • Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals., • Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance Requirements: Education and experience: • Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full time hospice., • Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing., • Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse; Current driver’s license, • Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls., • Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity., • Ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and visitors to be able to exchange accurate information regarding patient condition and health status. Ability to exchange and express information by means of language and communicate information effectively., • Ability to hear the nature of sounds. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times., • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems., • Ability to view tablet, Electronic Health Record, and review, assess, record or type data quickly and accurately., • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions is required., • Ability to determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.

Job Description Girl Scouts of Central Texas Job Description Job Title: Unit Leader FLSA Status: Seasonal- Summer Camp Staff Department: Camp Services Reports To: Girl Scout Day Camp Manager Location: Girl Scout Day Camp Rate: $400/week Job Purpose: The Unit Leader ensures the physical, mental, and emotional safety of campers, facilitates daily camp activities with groups and individuals, implements weekly programming, and facilitates community building within the camper group, as well as within the greater camp environment. Essential Functions • Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their unit, within activities and throughout camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes., • Promote and support the Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA & GSCTX. Responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. * Responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with staff and creating harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff. * Responsible for observing camper behavior, assessing its appropriateness, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques. * Ensures that unit schedules and activities are implemented and adhered to. * Ensures that a safe and pleasant atmosphere is maintained in the assigned unit. * Provide quality customer service that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner * Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior. * Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions. * Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times. * Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information. * Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity. * Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers. * Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned. Required Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2026., • Camp or classroom experience and general knowledge., • Exhibits mature and responsible behavior at all times., • Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills., • Ability to work with and teach children ages six through seventeen., • Continuous ability to work well on a team., • Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity., • Yearly membership in GSUSA is required. Preferred Qualifications • Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp activities, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques are preferred., • First aid training is desirable., • Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred., • High School Diploma/GED is preferred. Physical Requirements • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body., • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs., • Strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers Environmental Demands • Outdoor activity and exposure to weather., • Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire., • Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision., • Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects., • Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC., • Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects. Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verifications Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.