Friendship Village is looking for an energetic and creative individual to join our Life Enrichment team!

The Life Enrichment Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and directing a variety of activities and programs that meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of the independent living residents.

Friendship Village offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity for growth in your career here. Come check us out! 

We offer flexible hours, great work environment with the opportunity to grow. We also offer amazing benefits package!

If you love to be creative and interacting with others, then Friendship Village is the place you want to be!

Friendship Village is Kalamazoo’s premier Lifecare community, offering a 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!

We are searching for charge nurses on nights. We have 12 hour (7p-7a) shift available. The Charge Nurse is an RN/LPN who 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.

We are proud to offer competitive wages based on experience! Heroes work here, you should too!

Friendship Village is Kalamazoo’s premier Lifecare community.

We are searching for a full time Infection Control Preventionist (RN) to work in our Health Center, a skilled nursing setting. The Infection Control Preventionist is a registered nurse that works to develop and maintain a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.

We proudly offer competitive wages and an amazing benefits package! Heroes work here, you should too!

Do you have a proven track record in cultivating client relationships and achieving sales goals? If you possess high energy, with a motivation to help others while earning a competitive salary and commission/bonus package then come join our team!

Preferred Skills:

1. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to communicate and present in person, in writing, and on the telephone. Must be an effective presenter with both large and small groups.

2. Three years sales experience, preferred

3. Strong organizational and attention to detail skills

4. Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office applications

5. Must have knowledge of the special sensitivity of the needs of the aging

Friendship Village is offering a $1000 sign-on bonus for full and part-time Dishwasher/ Utility Workers.

The Utility worker performs a number of kitchen activities including dishwashing, pot and pan washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies. The Utility Worker is responsible for removing dirty dishes and garbage from dining rooms and employee break rooms. They also assist with tray assembly and delivery.

This is an excellent start for a first-time job-seeker!

WAIT STAFF/SERVER QUALIFICATIONS

•Ability to understand and follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

•Experience waiting tables in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred but will train the right person.

*Requires courtesy, tact, and respectfulness

*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 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 $13.75-18.75 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. Friendship Village is also offering a sign on bonus of $2,000.00 for our Full time Cook position! 

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..

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.

Are you looking for a career with purpose? Do you enjoy helping and making a difference in the lives of others?

Friendship Village is searching for full-time and part-time Caregivers/Resident Care Assistants for our Woodside Assisted Living. Second and third shift available. We are proud of offer competitive wages, amazing benefits package and a $500 sign on bonus!

Come join our team and discover the possibilities!

An equal opportunity employer

We are searching for a full-time RN Charge Nurse to work in our Rehab Center. The shifts available are 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.

The Charge 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.

We are proud to offer wages based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including a 100% coverage medical insurance option.

*Must be actively licensed in the State of Michigan.

We are searching for a full-time RN Charge Nurse to work in our Rehab Center. The shifts available are 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.

The Charge 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.

We are proud to offer wages based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including a 100% coverage medical insurance option.

*Must be actively licensed in the State of Michigan

 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 full-time Housekeeping Staff on 1st shift (7a-3p) and  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.

an equal opportunity employer

Friendship Village is offering a $2,500 sign on bonus for full-time and part-time Certified Nurse Aides. 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

Essential Job Duties :

• Sets tables and maintains workstations 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 the menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process, and understands requests.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and peers. Requires courtesy, tact, and graciousness.

Our residents offer scholarship opportunities!

An equal opportunity employer.