| The SPOTLIGHT Program Supporting Senior Healthcare Professionals
November 2016
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Kyle Lewis
Email:
Kyle@SpotlightSeniorServices.com
602-290-3219
Liz Olsen
Email:
Liz@SpotlightSeniorServices.com
520-891-6894
Robin Valentine
480-266-8864
Robin@SpotlightSeniorServices.com
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Dear SPOTLIGHT Members & Guests
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It was wonderful to see everyone who was able to
join us at our October
SPOTLIGHT
Events.
We appreciate you sharing the SPOTLIGHT Program
with your friends!
We invite you to join us for our November
Events! Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
TUCSON EVENT
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Brookdale Ventana Canyon
5660 N. Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
Seating is limited!
Please RSVP just as soon as possible so that our
hosts can plan accordingly for seating and food.
RSVP by November 12th @ 520-577-6940
Next Green Valley Event
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Prestige Senior Living &
Homewatch CareGivers of Green Valley
1175 S. Abrego Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
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SPOTLIGHT Host & Speaker Appreciation
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We want to thank our October SPOTLIGHT host
for their warm welcome and
hospitality!
We appreciate all the members and guest who were able to join us and also want to recognize our speakers that shared their valuable information. Thank you!
Here is a brief recap.
GREEN VALLEY
Silver Springs
Host Speaker:
Robert Durbin & Jonathan Burningham
Host Team:
Back Row: Andrew Johnson, Rich Bass, Jonathan Burningham, Rob Reid & Front Row: Lisa Spiencer, Lisa Hawkins, Alissa Edwards, Robert Durbin
Guest Speakers:
Justin and Laura Oldaker with
Academy for Caregiving Excellence
Guest Speaker:
Christine Takerian with Ability Center
Guest Speaker:
Larry Engel with Friends in Deed
TUCSON EVENT
Kinghorn Heritage Law Group P.L.C.
Host Speaker:
Kevin Kinghorn
Host Team:
Allison Manning, Erica Moses and Kevin Kinghorn
Co-Host Speaker:
Claes Ommegard
Co-Host Team: Oscar Pena, Devin Espinosa, Jose Dones
and Claes Ommegard
Guest Speaker:
Mark Clark with PCOA
Guest Speaker:
Barbara McClure with IMPACT of SoAZ
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November Statewide SPOTLIGHT Events
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East Valley - Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Center at Val Vista
3744 S. Rome Street
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Please RSVP by the 3rd @ 480-224-9500
Scottsdale / Phoenix - Thursday, November 10, 2016
Breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Atria Park at Sierra Pointe
14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Please RSVP by the 5th @ 480-767-9800
Northwest Valley- Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sun Health Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation
14505 W. Granite Valley Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Please RSVP by the 11th @ 623-975-8100
Northern Arizona-Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Granite Mountain Home Care & Hospice
VENUE: Heights Church
2121 Larry Caldwell Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
Please RSVP to Elaine by the 24th @ 928-445-2522
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New!! Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services Mobile App
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We are pleased to announce the arrival of
our
New SPOTLIGHT Senior Services Tucson Mobile App
for your phone
and/or mobile device! We invite everyone to
participate by downloading it today! You can search
for it directly in the App Store under Spotlight Senior Services Tucson
or you can scan the code below applicable to your device.
Enjoy our Quick & Easy App today!
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Mark Your Calendars
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GET NOTICED IN 2016!
Attention SPOTLIGHT Members! Enjoy the benefits of your membership by submitting your community events, fundraiser, open houses, seminars, job board posting etc. to be included in our monthly e-newsletter and on our website for more exposure and increased attendance. Submit them to
Robin@SpotlightSeniorServices.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PWR! Gym Presents:
"Wellness Series ~ Nutrition & Parkinson's Disease"
Tuesday,
November 1, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Vanessa Laschak will be presenting a lecture on what foods help best with Parkinson's Disease. We will have some delicious treats to sample and recipes that are quick and easy to make. You will not want to miss this presentation! This is a public event and open to all individuals PD, care partners, family members and medical professionals. Location: PWR! Gym at 140 W. Fort Lowell Road Tucson, AZ 85750.
Click here for invitation.
Atria Valley Manor Presents:
"Dine & Dash ~ Grow Your Connections!"
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Take a break from your day and meet other professionals in the senior industry to grow your connections. Join us for a bite to eat! If you don't have time to chat - no problem. To-Go containers will be provided. We can't wait to see you! 520-886-7937. Location: Atria Valley Manor @ 5549 E. Lee Street Tucson, AZ 85712.
Sierra Del Sol Announces
"1st Anniversary Celebration & Canned Food Drive"
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Join us for champagne and refreshments to celebrate our 1st Anniversary of serving Tucson seniors! We are also kicking off our canned food drive to help those in need.
Feel free to bring some canned food to donate. Location: Sierra Del Sol Senior Living @ 8151 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ RSVP to: 520-722-8400.
Click here
for invitation.
The Forum at Tucson Presents:
"WALK to End Alzheimer's Reid Park" Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 9:00 am.
Registration is at 7:30 am. Join The Forum at Tucson and support the Alzheimer's Association in their cause to find a cure! Invite your friends and family to join our team of residents and staff. Thank you for helping us advance Alzheimer's, support, care, and research! Sponsorship information is available. Contact Morgen Hartford at 520-322-6601 or mhartford@alz.org Please take a couple of hours out of your very busy life and join us for this worthy cause.
The Forum at Tucson Presents:
"Art Talk with Sandy Cord" End of The Trail for The Indians & Buffalo
Monday, November 7, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Join Tucson Museum of Art docent Sandy Cord will give an in-depth presentation on all famous western artists. A herd of buffalo moving across the sweeping plains. A bucking bronco. These are among the most enduring images of the Wild West with Cold revolver, or Maynard Dixon's striking portrait of a solitary Indian. Then there's James Earle Fraser's famous sculpture, "End of the Trail." Seating is limited!
RSVP Requested. Call 520-325-4800. Location: The Forum at Tucson @ 2500 N. Rosemont Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85712.
The Forum at Tucson Presents:
Health Update "Maintain The Brain" Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Join The Forum Rehab and Wellness team to learn ways to help improve your important brain functions as well as how to best interact with persons with memory or thinking difficulties. RSVP requested. Refreshment served. Call 520-325-4800. Location: The Forum at Tucson @ 2500 N. Rosemont Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85712.
The Forum at Tucson Presents:
"Chef's Demo" Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:30 am. Please join our Executive Chef John as he surprises and delights with this month's special cooking demo and sampling. Occurs the 3rd Friday of each month. Seating is limited! RSVP Requested - Call 520-325-4800. Location: The Forum at Tucson @ 2500 N. Rosemont Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85712.
Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter Presents:
"Dinner & Raffle Fundraising Event"
Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
COST $50.00 Per Person.
For Tickets Contact Samantha Saldate
@ 520-338-9538 or email Samanthasaldate@gmail.com.
Or visit us online @
http://act.alz.org/goto/teammelba
Location: The Property Conference Center 1251 W. Gila Bend Highway Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
Click here
for invitation.
MONTHLY GROUPS:
Pacifica Senior Living at Tucson Presents:
"Alzheimer's Support Group"
3rd Wednesday of each month @ 4:00 pm. Location: 2675 N. Wyatt Drive Tucson, AZ
Brookdale Presents:
"Alzheimer's Support Group"
Open to Public ~ Complimentary Respite Available.
Brookdale Oro Valley - 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Location: 10175 N. Oracle Road Oro Valley, AZ 85704 RSVP to 520-544-4300.
Brookdale Santa Catalina - 2nd Monday of each month at 3:30 pm. Location: 7500 N. Calle Sin Envidia Tucson, AZ 85718 RSVP to 520-642-6242.
TMC Senior Services Presents:
**NEW**
"Younger Onset Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Group" Open to Public - 2nd Wendesday of each month at 5:00 pm Location: TMC Senior Services @ 1400 N. Wilmot Road Tucson, AZ 85712.
DIRECT Center for Independence Presents:
"Live Life Health Classes" Every Tuesday March 22nd through April 26th. 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. Do you like learning New Things? Do you like having Fun? Do you like Food? Join us each week for Friends, Fitness and Fun!
Click here to view calendar.
Sunrise at River Road & Arizona Greyhouse Rescue Hosts:
"Walk The Hounds" Monthly Meeting
~ Join us to get exercise and to enjoy the shared love of hounds. This group meets on the third Sunday of each month and is purely fun. Walk as far or as short as you wish. Join us at 8:00 am on the west side. Go to
www.AZGreyHoundsRescue.org
to find out more.
All are Welcome! RSVP by calling 520-888-8400 or email Shelley Harris @ shelley.harris@sunriseseniorliving.com
NO MEETINGS AGAIN UNTIL JANUARY 2017.
Atria Campana Del Rio Presents:
"Happy Hour ~ Thirsty Thursdays!"
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us each second Thursday of the month. Relax after a long day at work with great company and conversation. Come join the fun and have some delicious food and great drinks.
Sunrise at River Road Presents:
"Virtual Dementia Tour" We can provided to anyone who would like to experience the raw emotional experience of dementia. Last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. RSVP is required and must call our concierge at 520-888-8400 or email Shelley Harris at
shelley.harris@sunriseseniorliving.com
Next tour is October 26th.
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Job Board
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Caring Senior Service
is now hiring!
CNA's & Certified Caregivers Immediate Openings ~ All Shifts!
Rate: $11.00+ hour plus sign on bonus of up to $750.00.
Come and work for the agency that puts you first ~ receive Merit Increases, Paid Time Off, Career Advancement, Employee Recognition as well as a Caring and Support Office Staff.
Click here
to learn of requirements and to apply for this position.
Fairmount Assisted Living and Memory Care is seeking
Experienced Certified Caregivers with skills in senior and dementia care. We offer competitive wages and low staff to resident ratios. We are locally owned and centrally located. Night shifts and Day Shifts Available. Please send your resume to:
shannoncarloss@fairmountassistedliving.com or call Shannon Carloss @ 520-344-8890. Location: Fairmount Assisted Living and Memory Care 6161 E. Fairmount Street Tucson, AZ.
Right at Home has an immediate opening for a
Part-Time Register Nurse. Supervisor: Director of Client Care / Owner.
Right at Home is Southern Arizona's most trusted and highest quality provider of non-medical home care to seniors and other adults with functional limitations or disabilities. We operate office locations in Tucson and Green Valley in order to provide customized, compassionate care to our clients. Get to know us better by visiting our web site at
www.RAHSouthernAZ.com
Our registered Nurses perform client intake assessments, build care plans, conduct supervisory visits of caregivers in client homes, and complete monthly assessment reports. There may also be occasional care management assignments & medication setups. Compensation: Paid on a per-visit basis. Area Served:
Tucson, Green Valley, Vail & Oro Valley. Job Location: Home-based position with travel required client visits. May live anywhere in the Greater Tucson Area. Apply at: 7469 E. Broadway Road, Ste. #B Tucson, AZ 85710
Fax Resume' to 520-844-1198 Call 520-777-4175.
Right at Home has an immediate opening for
Full-Time Client Care Coordinator / Scheduler
This position plays a substantial role in the day-to-day operations of Right at Home. The Client Care Coordinator/Scheduler manages the company's care schedule and is a key contact for both clients and caregivers.
In this role you will touch every client and every caregiver. You will ensure client shifts are staffed with the right caregivers to ensure proper care and high quality experiences; and your pleasant, service-oriented, compassionate approach will create memorable moments for clients and caregivers.
You will work full-time from our Broadway/Kolb office location, and report directly to the owner.
Click here to review this positions Primary Responsibilities, Requirements and Documentation to apply for this position.
Salary: Dependent on experience, impact on business, and contribution to our team. Apply at: 7469 E. Broadway Road, Ste. #B Tucson, AZ 85710 Fax Resume' to 520-844-1198 Call 520-777-4175.
Soutlistic Hospice
is a faith based non-profit hospice organization dedicated to providing attentive care to patients
and their loved ones. As a hospice caring for those at the end of life, we embrace the privilege to be part of this process with humility and respect for the individuals and families who allow us to assist in this special passage of life transition.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- RN Case Manager in Green Valley - Part-Time / Full Time. Registered Nurse to provide in-home case management hospice care Monday-Friday. Hospice or Home Care experience preferred.
- RN Case Manager in Nogales - Bilingual Part-Time / Full Time. Registered nurse to provide in-home care management hospice care Monday -Friday. Hospice or Home Care experience perferred.
- On-Call RN - Weekdays and Weekends - Part Time. Triage calls and visits as needed after hours.
Applicants must have proper Licenses and/or approved training able to practice in the state of Arizona. Hospice or Home Care experience preferred for all positions.
We care for our patients and their families like they are truly our family. Skilled and caring on-call staff as part of our loving team is an important key to provide comfort and support for our patients and families.
Interested applicants please submit resumes to info@soulistichospice.org
131 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705 | 26 Tubac Rd., Suite C2, Tubac, AZ 85646-1990
Mailing: P.O. Box 1990, Tubac, AZ 85646-1990 Phone: 520.398.2333 | Fax: 520.398.9524
Elmcroft Senior Living at River Centre is looking for
Full and Part-Time Caregivers for all three shifts.
Must be available every other weekend, and flexible on which shifts you can work. If you are energetic, reliable and have a positive attitude and have your current AZ assisted living training certificates; come apply in person Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Location: 5665 E. River Road Tucson, AZ.
ABRiO Care
is now taking applications for
Experienced Caregivers
needed for
ABRiO Care - all over Arizona! We have openings for part time and full time.
Our pay rates range from $8.50 - $10.00 per hour depending on the contract we are supporting and/or Private Duty clientele. Successful applicants must have (or be eligible for)
a current fingerprint card, TB, First Aid and CPR. We are seeking flexible individuals with dependable transportation and a heart and passion to care for seniors and the disabled.
Please call Monday through Friday from 8-5 for additional information and directions to our
Prescott Valley location. Call 928-772-8866 if you live in other areas of Arizona and we will
direct you to the appropriate office to apply.
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| SPOTLIGHT Membership / Renewal for 2016 |
Membership Renewal time is here for many of you. If you would like to renew online using a credit card, you can do so by following the link below. If you would like to send your payment through the mail, you can print an application by using the link below. For those members who require an invoice for processing, invoices will be sent via email a month prior to your renewal date. If you need to contact membership, please call Robin @ 480-266-8864. Thank you!
Annual Company/Facility Membership is only $80.00 for the SPOTLIGHT* Program.
Membership Benefits Include & Up To 3 People Per Office:
- SPOTLIGHT Guides to give out to your staff/clients/patients
- SPOTLIGHT Monthly E-Newsletter
- SPOTLIGHT Monthly Luncheon/Breakfast Events
- SPOTLIGHT Hosting Opportunities (upon approval)
- SPOTLIGHT Opportunity to include your community events in newsletter/website.
Click here
for a printable membership application.
*Customized Marketing Solutions, LLC reserves the right to refuse membership to any person or company
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Sincerely,
Kyle Lewis
Customized Marketing Solutions, LLC
(602) 290-3219
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