Career Opportunities at Friendship Village, Kalamazoo
Career Opportunities at Friendship Village, Kalamazoo
We believe in being a community where people want to live, work and visit!
At Friendship Village, we believe that great people, like you, are the backbone of our community. Each day, as a valued team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships and exemplify our core values through Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence and Friendliness. If you’re looking for an employment opportunity with a strong, supportive, like-minded group doing meaningful work with seniors and their loved ones, this is definitely the place for you!
Career Opportunities
We are searching for a part-time Unit Clerk to work in our Health Center, a skilled nursing environment. This position is afternoon hours and every other weekend. The Unit Clerk is responsible for desk coverage, answering the Health Center telephone, ordering, unpacking and restocking supplies when needed, scheduling appointments and other clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Job Duties Include:
1. Answer telephone and coordinate messages, using two-way radio and/or pager systems when necessary, in a polite positive manner.
2. Keep nurses stations clean, orderly and supplied with forms in both the Health Center as well as the Rehab Center.
3. Check oxygen supply on each shift in both the Health Center as well as the Rehab Center.
4. Keeps nourishment refrigerators in both the Health Center as well as the Rehab Center stocked.
5. Updates on computer daily worksheets i.e. group sheets, assignment sheets, BM sheets, phone lists and other sheets when needed.
6. Schedule doctor appointments and arrange transportation. Prepare paperwork for resident appointments.
7. Calling for diagnostic tests and fills out the lab requisition forms when needed.
8. Maintains bath schedule with vital signs daily, as well as adding new admissions to bath schedule.
9. Completes maintenance orders as needed and checks to make sure the work orders are picked up in a timely manner.
10. Stocks nurse’s filing cabinet with forms in both the Health Center as well as the Rehab Center.
11. Keeps supply of paper for copy room full in both the Health Center as well as the Rehab Center.
An equal opportunity employer.
The Refurbishment Technician is responsible for demo, clean-up and reconstruction of sold apartments. Because of the rotation schedule of weekends and holidays, basic Maintenance work is also expected.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Responsible for tasks required to refurbish an apartment for resale. These may include, demolition work, moving interior walls, installing cabinets, installing showers, etc.
2. Minor electrical and plumbing work required.
3. Assist the Director in ordering parts to remodel the apartments.
4. Work closely with the Plant Director to schedule contractors appropriately.
5. Work with the Marketing Department to maintain current standards and needs as set forth by the Plant Director and Marketing.
OTHER DUTIES:
1. Performs general maintenance duties, such as: fixing wall covers, floor covers and some furniture and fixtures; light plumbing work, minor electrical repair and appliance repairs.
2. Performs painting and refurbishing projects, as directed by supervisor.
3. Performs routine preventive maintenance, as directed by supervisor.
4. Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
5. Assists, during winter, with snow removal efforts.
6. Ability to work with and combine efforts of other staff members, and occasionally residents, as situations arise.
7. Maintains all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition.
8. IF QUALIFIED, assists the HVAC Technician to perform work on the heating and air conditioning systems, domestic water systems, refrigeration systems, pumps, motors, fans, electrical systems and emergency generators, as instructed by Plant Director or designee.
9. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
10. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic and speak effectively. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
2. Technical Schooling or experience with carpentry/building background and/or proven work history preferred.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
We offer competitive wages with pay based on experience! We are looking for an experienced and dedicated LPN or RN to join our Health Center team, part-time on nights (7p-3a) with every other weekend. The Nurse is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.
Essential Job Duties :
•Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.
•Administers direct care as necessary.
•Gives and receives shift reports.
•Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.
•Updates Residents care plans as residents’ status change and physician orders dictate.
*Current LPN or RN licensure in the State of MI required
We offer competitive wages with pay based on experience! We are looking for an experienced and dedicated RN to join our Rehab Center team, full-time on days (7a-7p) with every third weekend. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.
Essential Job Duties :
•Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.
•Administers direct care as necessary.
•Gives and receives shift reports.
•Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.
•Updates Residents care plans as residents’ status change and physician orders dictate.
*Current RN license in the State of MI required
Are you looking for more than just a job? Friendship Village offers a home-like, family atmosphere to help you find a career that will leave you feeling fulfilled and like you are making a difference in the lives of those you are caring for! Team members at Friendship Village – Kalamazoo uphold our vision of building relationships through Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Friendliness.
We are searching for a full-time Cook for our main kitchen. Must have day time and weekend availability, shifts would be 8 hours long and have every other weekend off with no late nights! Wages start in the $12-14 range depending on years of experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, vision, dental, 403b with matching, life insurance and short-term disability along with resident sponsored scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals to the residents in accordance with the posted menus.
Cook Essential Job Duties:
- Completes production sheet for each meal.
- Prepares and portions desserts, salads, breads, and beverages for meals..
- Communicates with residents concerning nutritional needs.
- Sets up tables in the Dining room and breaks down same after meals.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School diploma required. Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English, understand measurements, make basic conversions, perform basic arithmetic, and follow basic oral and written instructions
- 1 year of professional cooking experience required
- Ability to plan and organize work and to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
We are hiring for part-time Dietary Aides in our Health Center, a skilled nursing setting. The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to the Health Center residents in accordance with the posted therapeutic diet menus.
An equal employment opportunity employer
We are searching for full-time Janitorial staff on 2nd shift (3p-11p) with one weekend requirement per month. Housekeeping is responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of assigned areas throughout the Village. Performs general housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, window washing, etc.
We are proud to offer competitive wages based on years of experience and a comprehensive benefits package that features a 100% coverage health plan at very low cost to team members! Friendship Village also offers scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities to staff wishing to further their education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
•Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
•Ability to move 25 pounds.
•Comfortable working in close capacity with elderly residents.
•Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check
•Experience working with seniors desired but not required.
an equal opportunity employer
Are you looking for more than just a job? Friendship Village offers a home-like, family atmosphere to help you find a career that will leave you feeling fulfilled and like you are making a difference in the lives of those you are caring for! Team members at Friendship Village – Kalamazoo uphold our vision of building relationships through Service, Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Friendliness.
We offer competitive wages based on experience plus an excellent benefits package for full-time positions including medical, vision, dental, 403b with matching, and life and short-term disability for all full-time team members. Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, resident sponsored scholarship opportunities, paid holidays, personal time and vacation time.
Friendship Village is looking for Certified Nurse Aides full-time and part-time on day shift (7a-7p) and night shift (7p-7a). The Nurses Aide assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.
Essential Job Duties include:
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
- Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.
- Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.
- Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
- Answers signal lights promptly.
- Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Successful completion of a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Must be currently certified or testing soon..
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
We offer competitive wages based on experience plus an excellent benefits package for full-time team members including medical, vision, dental, 403b with matching, and life and short-term disability for all full-time team members. Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, resident sponsored scholarship opportunities, paid holidays, personal time and vacation time.
Friendship Village is searching for full-time Caregivers on 2nd shift, and part time Caregivers on all shifts in our Assisted Living setting.
The Caregiver assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, ambulating, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 17 years old. Prior geriatric care experience is preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given. Good assessment skills
Friendship Village offers excellent benefits for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities!
We offer competitive wages based on experience plus an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 403b with matching, and life and short-term disability for all full-time team members. Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, resident sponsored scholarship opportunities, paid holidays, personal time and vacation time.
Friendship Village is hiring a Grounds Crew member to help keep the grounds looking beautiful! The grounds crew is responsible for all aspects of the grounds and the equipment used to maintain a presentable grounds appearance.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Assures that the grounds are well groomed and free of trash, debris and hazards.
• Assures that walkways are clean and clear of hazards.
• Trims, prunes and shapes various trees, bushes, shrubs and plants, as directed by the supervisor.
• Responsible, during winter, with snow removal efforts.
• Ability to work with and combine efforts of other staff members, and occasionally residents, as situations arise.
• Maintains outside water lines and equipment as necessary.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
• Maintains the appearance of outdoor signs, parking lot lines, center road lines and direction of travel indicators.
• Maintains all tractors, mowers, snow blowers and other outdoor vehicles and equipment in good working order.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Driver’s License and at least 18-years of age to use mowers
• High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic and speak effectively. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Landscaping or Grounds experience preferred but not required.
Benefits are available to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability, 403(b) with matching, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunity.
An equal opportunity employer.
We offer competitive wages based on experience plus an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 403b with matching, and life and short-term disability for all full-time team members. Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, resident sponsored scholarship opportunities, paid holidays, personal time and vacation time.
Friendship Village is searching for an Environmental Services Supervisor. This position provides supervision of environmental services staff and input to the Director of Facility Services regarding training, orientation, staffing levels, hiring, disciplinary actions and improvements to the operation of the Facility Services Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs as the leader of assigned teams working cohesively with other department leadership.
2. Direct Supervisor of Housekeeping, Floor Care and Laundry Departments
3. Inventory Control in cooperation with FS Coordinator, Maintaining Paper & Chemical Supplies.
4. Assigns and Monitors Work orders & Housekeeping work assignments throughout the building to assure they are being handled in a timely manner.
5. Develop Work, Vacation, On Call schedules, & Staffing assignments
6. Develop & Coordinate Housekeeping Plans & Routine Cleaning Schedules to ensure total facility cleanliness.
7. Work with the Nursing Leadership to assure that cleaning requirements are handled in the appropriate time frame and all regulatory requirements are completed.
8. Deals with contracted labor and monitors their performance as directed.
Qualifications:
Comprehensive knowledge with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Must be able to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
Associates degree preferred, high school diploma required.
Minimum of 2 years experience with basic technology and chemical use.
A minimum of 2 years previous experience with Environmental Services and supervision. Must have demonstrated leadership ability within a hospitality or building maintenance setting.
Friendship Village is proud to offer competitive wages based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
An equal opportunity employer.
Essential Job Duties :
- Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order.
- Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously.
- Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
- Answers pertinent questions about menu items.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
- Experience waiting tables in a hotel, restaurant or club with fine dining preferred; will train.
- Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understands requests.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires courtesy, tact and graciousness.
Our residents offer scholarship opportunities!
An equal opportunity employer.
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We Love Our Employees!
Our goal is to create a home-like, family atmosphere that leaves you feeling fulfilled and knowing that you’re making a difference in the lives of those you are serving. Our employees love it here, and they love to share their stories.
We’re proud to offer competitive wages and an excellent package of benefits that’s second to none!
Insurance Benefits:
We know that insurance benefits are a key consideration when choosing a place to work. At Friendship Village, we provide medical, dental and vision insurance for all full-time team members (30 scheduled hours a week makes you eligible for medical insurance). Plus, FLEX spending is available for employees who work 20 hours per week (sign-up occurs during open enrollment). We also provide free flu shots (mandatory) and Hepatitis B vaccines (optional). But our insurance benefits don’t stop at just health insurance. Full-time team members are also provided with life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement Benefits:
It’s never too soon to think about your retirement. We invite all employees who work 20 hours a week or more to participate in a 403b retirement savings plan—and Friendship Village provides company matching!
Vacation and Holidays
We know how important time off can be to help you rest, recharge and spend quality time with your family. At Friendship Village you begin accruing Personal Time each month that you work and separate Vacation Time is earned after one full year of employment. Our holidays include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter Sunday and, yes, your birthday! Plus, if you work on a holiday, you’ll receive double-time pay plus a free holiday meal.
At Friendship Village you’ll enjoy a variety of fun employee events, activities, games, theme days and get-togethers sponsored by our Employee Activity Committee—the perfect opportunities to laugh, share, and have a great time with your fellow team members!
Helping our employees grow in their professions is an important part of our company mission. That’s why we offer tuition reimbursement for full-time team members, as well as conference/seminar and training opportunities. We also encourage and recognize employee excellence through our Milestone Appreciation dinners, Team Spirit Award and the GEM Award. Plus, residents of the community also present monetary awards from their Employee Appreciation Fund and sponsor an Employee Scholarship Program as a way to give back to those who help make their lives better each day.
We know how important your life outside of work is to you—your family, your loved ones, your own personal well-being. At Friendship Village, we provide employees a free membership to our Fitness and Aquatic Center and access to professional mental health counseling.
From the moment I stepped foot on the Friendship Village campus, I knew it was the place for me. Now, 5 years later, I cannot imagine working anywhere else. My boss is amazing and helpful, my coworkers are team players and fun to work with, and, most importantly, the residents make my job enjoyable. I feel very fortunate to have this job and I plan on staying here long term.
Emily Sanders
Registered Nurse
I have been with Friendship Village over 7 years. I started in Environmental Services and then was a CNA for 2 ½ years. Then I transitioned to Maintenance. Not only have I grown in the company, but I have grown my education through the resident-sponsored tuition program.
Deonte LaBarre
Maintenance, Facility Services
Twisting and turning, my path always seems to be changing. The most positive change career-wise I have experienced was being hired as the Life Enrichment Coordinator. I was welcomed with open arms and encouraged by the residents and staff. I’m excited and grateful to see where this adventure leads me!
Ashley Barry
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Nothing better then going to work and seeing your ‘work family!’ The residents know if you are down and they will pick you up! Thank you Friendship Village for a great career.
Tim Frisbie
Maintenance, Facility Services
The residents are so warm and gracious at Friendship Village, they make me feel like a member of their own family! I have enjoyed the opportunities I’ve been given to be creative, forward-thinking and to shape our culinary services department.
Nicole Hassen
Executive Chef
I have learned so much from my 12 years of working at Friendship Village. It has groomed me to be the person I am today.
Doug Essix
Supervisor, Facility Services
My career has grown since starting at Friendship Village. I began as the receptionist and within one year progressed to the Facility Services Coordinator. I really enjoy working with the residents and seeing them daily. They are full of great wisdom and tell the best stories. To me, Friendship Village represents a close-knit community, rich with laughter and friendships.
Rebecca Featherstone
Facility Services Coordinator
I look forward to, and enjoy, building relationships with our residents through food hospitality. I feel appreciated and anticipate a long career here at Friendship Village.
Kellie Miller
Dining Room and Catering Manager
Knowing that the services the Home Health office provides can make a difference in someone being able to remain in their independent living home longer is extremely satisfying. Interacting with residents on an individual basis always brightens my day!
Lee Ann Barrus
Registered Nurse
