PAP.9.5.160 Elder Host Program

(a) Purpose of the Program. This Program is for the benefit of supplementing the elderly's income through employment at the LCO Casino. The elders will be hosts and hostesses. The Program is set up for (4) positions.

(1) Must be a senior citizen, 62 years of age and older.

(2) This Program is open to elders with LCO Tribal citizenship.

(3) The elder workers must have the ability to communicate effectively at all times using courtesy and tact with the public and other Team Members.

(4) The elder workers must adhere to the policies and procedures of the LCO Casino.

(5) The elder workers must be physically fit and have the ability to walk the casino floor and work crowded situations during their shift. Customers are allowed to smoke on the casino floor, therefore elder workers must be able to tolerate a smoking atmosphere.

(6) The elder workers must be able to work effectively with the casino managers to whom they are assigned.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities of Elders.

(1) The Managers on Duty will be the immediate supervisors for all host and hostesses.

(2) Host and Hostesses will work in the general casino area and in the Bingo Hall to greet guests and welcome them to our casino.

(3) Host and Hostesses may be asked to assist in specific areas such as Coat Check, Slots, Convention Center events or Bingo and perform whatever light duty tasks they are assigned.

(4) The elder workers will be able to take breaks whenever necessary.

(c) The elder workers working hours are limited to 30 hours per week. Working hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Days of the week and hours assigned may vary.

(d) The Elderly Program will provide the host and hostesses an employment status of full time and provide all benefits including the accrual of PTO.

(e) Breaks may only be taken in designated break rooms.

(f) Elder workers will be limited to three year terms so new elders may have an opportunity to supplement their income. Current elder hosts and hostesses may re-apply. The hiring decision will be made by the Manager on Duty with concurrence from the Executive Manager.

(g) Elder workers who work in the Bingo area will be required to obtain a gaming license and will be eligible to share in tips.

(h) The casino will provide one (1) complimentary meal in the buffet, per shift for each of the elder workers.