Employment

The Green House Cottage nurse is responsible for the clinical excellence in the cottage. He/she is responsible for giving medications and treatments to each elder in the cottage as well as documentation. The nurse is very involved in the life of the cottage and also participates in dining with the elders at the table as well as the meaningful life in that cottage. The nurse (in collaboration with the Shahbazim) tailors the care each elder receives with respect to their preferences and natural daily rhythms.

The role of the Shahbaz in the Green House Cottage is to protect, sustain and nurture the elders. The Shahbazim (in collaboration with cottage nurse and clinical support team) tailors the care each elder receives with respect to their preferences and natural daily rhythms. The Shahbaz is a certified C.N.A. with additional training provided in safe food handling, culinary skills, dementia care, management of the household and how to work together as a team. Each cottage is composed of 12 private rooms and 12 private bathrooms. Meals are prepared by the team of Shahbazim for the 12 elders in the cottages. Meaningful engagements (activities) are provided in the cottages based on each elder’s life history and interests. The cottages are cleaned and laundry is maintained by the cottage team of Shahbazim.