Grow Together
Be part of a team whose purpose is to change the way people think, feel and experience senior living.
We believe that each of us is an important part of something bigger than ourselves. Together, as a team, we build each other up and support each other daily. Most of us have chosen to work at The Springs Living because it satisfies more than our need for an income; it fulfills our desire to serve others.
TEAM Heart Beat
Kathryn Teach
SERVER > QUALITY COORDINATOR
Kathryn began working at The Springs at Tanasbourne in June 2009 as a server. She learned quickly and moved through various positions until landing as the Business Office Manager. Known as a great listener with a positive attitude and knack for problem-solving, in 2018 Kathryn was recruited to the newly formed Quality Team.
Laarni Small
CAREGIVER > EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laarni is an active example of continual growth with The Springs Living. Starting as a caregiver, she quickly moved through the ranks of health services eventually landing as the Administrator for The Woods at Willowcreek. In 2017 Laarni was promoted to Executive Director of the two communities in Salem - The Springs at Sunnyview and The Woods at Willowcreek. Her contagious smile warms everyone’s heart and cloaks the buildings in a sense of comfort.
Mervin “Spike” Jones
CAREGIVER > MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Spike’s career path is unusual in that he started as a caregiver with The Springs at Missoula, in 2010, and three years later transferred to the plant operations department as a maintenance assistant. Whether we have a maintenance issue or a non-maintenance problem, Spike will help because he believes we are all here to make our residents’ lives better and easier. He also demonstrates that you don’t have to be a caregiver to provide care and support.
LEVEL ONE
My Leadership
Throughout the Level One program, employees are introduced to senior living and the benefits of working with residents. Each class is customized to The Springs Living and how we engage with others to create the magic between the residents and the staff.
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LEVEL TWO
My team's leadership
Building on the learnings from Level One, employees develop a clear understanding of how working as a team benefits our residents. Through a combination of classes and hands-on learning, employees learn how to collaborate and influence teams through leadership.
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LEVEL THREE
My Department Leadership
During the Level Three program, employees learn how to provide overall direction to a program and how to manage employees successfully. They learn to master performance management by developing the necessary skills to coach and mentor employees using the principles of employee engagement.
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LEVEL FOUR
My Community Leadership
Senior team members lead a community with the goal of meeting or exceeding our high standards for the quality of relationships between the staff and residents. They demonstrate strong skills in team building and operational effectiveness. They also explore their own personal strengths and areas for development through self-directed learning and customized programming.
Read MoreTeam Pride
We are passionate about doing the right thing and providing a quality work environment, which is why The Springs Living has been certified a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. The Springs Living was recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces for Aging Services, ranking #11 among large senior living organizations across the country. The certification process further enhanced the culture of teamwork and inclusion that The Springs Living strives to create and foster – living out our company plan of “changing the way people think, feel and experience working in senior living.”
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