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!

We are searching for a part-time Activities Assistant for Woodside Assisted Living! The Activities Assistant is responsible for implementing a varied scope of activities and recreation, which covers intellectual, spiritual, physical and cultural stimulation for residents.

Essential Job Duties Include:

1. Implements and provides resident-centered programs. Carry out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfillment of basic psychological, recreational, spiritual, educational, social and physical needs.
2. Escorts residents to and from activities and special programs.
3. Maintains accurate documentation of residents’ status and responses to programs.
4. Attends in-services training and education sessions as assigned.
5. Performs specific duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Activity Director including, but not limited to: assisting residents with mail (opening and reading), performs 1 on 1 resident activities, charts and documents 1 on 1 visits and activity attendance, assists with out of building activities.
6. New resident evaluations to be completed care planned and filed within three (3) weeks of resident move-in.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma required.
2. Effective communicator.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Flexible time commitment to include evenings and weekends.

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 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.

Maintenance is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the physical plant. Conducting, under supervisor direction, preventive maintenance, routine servicing, seasonal repairs and changes, building equipment and plumbing repairs. This is a full-time position with some weekend and holiday requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•High School diploma or equivalent.

•Technical schooling background and/or proven maintenance work history desired but willing to train the right person

•Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.

•Ability to work both independently and as part of a team as needed to meet the needs of the Community

 

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 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

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 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

CURRENTLY OFFERING $1000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR PART-TIME AND $2000 FOR FULL-TIME!

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

 

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 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!

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 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.

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 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.

Friendship Village is looking for part-time servers in their Food and Beverage Department. The server is responsible for table service in the Community Dining Rooms.

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.