Working at Vi

"You have to be willing to do what it takes to make the resident feel happy. That is the key!"

As a server, my work duties include taking the residents' orders from their menu, serving their selections and making sure they have everything they need to enjoy their meal. Everything I do during my time at work is important, but the most important thing is making sure the residents receive good service, are happy and get everything they need. You have to be willing to do what it takes to make the resident feel happy. That is the key!

"One of my favorite aspects of my job is to work on the air-conditioning units because it expands my knowledge of the HVAC field."

My work involves taking care of the technical aspects of the community, including the plumbing and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. I also provide preventative maintenance for different pieces of equipment in our community.

My daily activities are varied. I complete work orders for the resident apartments and community areas. I help my supervisor manage the vendors to make certain the projects are completed on time and accurately. One of my favorite aspects of my job is to work on the air conditioning units because it expands my knowledge of the HVAC field. I value that I have a daily opportunity to become familiar with building operations.

"I always find time to laugh, smile and engage in a pleasant conversation with the residents."

My work involves assisting our residents with breakfast in the club room and also serving residents at lunch and dinner as well. My daily activities are varied. While preparing the club room for breakfast, I always set out the morning papers for the residents I serve regularly. I also have their usual order waiting for them as they arrive for breakfast. After that, I can be found setting up for different activities held in our clubhouse during the day. This could be bridge, board meetings or coffee breaks. After this is done, you will find me in the dining room taking orders for lunch. During it all, I always find time to laugh, smile and engage in a pleasant conversation with the residents.

"The wonderful people here really make a difference in the residents' lives . . . I feel honored to work here."

I have been working at our Reno community for almost five years. I started working here as a server in the main dining room when I was 17 years old and advancing my education at the local community college. For two years, I worked in the dining room, getting to know all the residents. I loved helping them with their needs.

When I got my nursing assistant's license, the Director of Assisted Living asked me if I wanted to work and learn in the assisted living residence part-time to see if I wanted to further my career as a nurse. I worked in independent and assisted living for six months, then totally as a caregiver in assisted living while I was still going to college. I have been lucky to work here as a full-time student. My supervisor is willing to work with my schedule in order for me to pursue my education.

I am going for my registered nurse degree in college, and I took this great opportunity to gain experience knowing that someone else's life may depend on me. I really love my job in assisted living and working here. The wonderful people here really make a difference in the resident's lives both physically and emotionally. I feel honored to work here.