We are hiring an Infection Preventionist (Infection Control Nurse) to join our dynamic care team at Cherry Brook in Canton!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the ICN, you plan, organize, develop, coordinate, direct and evaluate our Infection Control Program and its components in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Infection control Committee to ensure that an effective Infection Prevention & Control Program is maintained.
Education & Experience:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in this state and be CPR-certified.
- Must possess training or current experience in wound care.
- Certification in infection control and/or wound care preferred, but not necessary. Two years of Infection Control/Wound Care experience preferred.
- Must have as a minimum, two (2) years clinical experience in a long-term care facility.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
- Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques to include Standard Precautions.
- Maintains, executes and oversees the comprehensive Infection Control and Prevention Program.
- Communicates and informs the Infection Control and Prevention Committee of any Infection related issue, i.e.; outbreak activity, via Quarterly Medical Staff/QA reports.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the Infection Control & Prevention Program.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation related to the facility Skin Integrity Program.
- Evaluates the status of Infection related practices in the facility via monthly surveillance rounds.
- Maintains updated community awareness of potentially threatening infections.
- Assists the Staff Development Director in the education of employees in Infection Control Practices, Policies, and Procedures.
- Coordinates and reports on the Annual OSHA Sharps survey.
- Maintains Employee Health Records
- Participates in the Employee Health and Safety Committees.
- Reviews Monthly Laboratory reports, assures up to date laboratory policy/procedure manuals are available. Reviews the annual antibiogram.
- Handles the Employee Exposure follow up procedures.
- Reviews employee illness logs for trends/patterns and outbreaks and institutes appropriate infection control measures.
- Coordinates employee annual TB symptom surveys; if annual employee Tuberculin skin tests are required, will assure their completion.
- Coordinates and assists in the annual influenza program.
- Protects residents’ individual health information.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions in a timely manner.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care and infection control, to include Universal Precautions.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for preventing and controlling infections, to include the establishing of Universal Precautions.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must possess accurate and comprehensive resident assessment skills.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
Job Features
Job Category | Infection Control, Nursing |
Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem
Cherry Brook Health Care Center - Canton, CT
Posted 5 months ago
We are hiring for LPN Charge Nurses to join our team! 3-11pm and 11-7am Full and part time
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Cherrybrook. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Job Features
Job Category | Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, Nursing |
Full-Time
Cherry Brook Health Care Center - Canton, CT
Posted 5 months ago
We are hiring a Therapeutic Recreation Director “TRD” to join our team - 30 hours!
This is not a department head position. This role reports directly to the Director of Recreation.
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Cherrybrook. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Career growth opportunities
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Possesses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
- Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Possesses the ability to work harmoniously with others.
- Displays tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to adapt and modify work practices to residents based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning.
- Possesses the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
- Possesses the ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service training.
- Possesses the ability to push, pull or lift, all without restrictions up to 51 lbs. Moving furniture, various equipment and displays up to about 100 pounds is frequently required—WITH the equipment designed for that purpose.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Features
Job Category | Recreation |
We are hiring housekeeping/Laundry staff to join our team! Part Time position available
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Cherrybrook. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order and safety.
- Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out and accept new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Must be able to communicate information effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Features
Job Category | Housekeeping |
Part-Time
Cherry Brook Health Care Center - Canton, CT
Posted 6 months ago
We are hiring for Dining Services Assistants to join our team! We are looking for availability for afternoon/evenings and weekends. Great opportunity for a high school student!
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Athena. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Career growth opportunities
- Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
- Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
- Assure delivery on a timely basis.
- Maintains visual appeal of the food and emphasis on the use of garnishes.
- Adhere to daily nourishment list and stock nourishment stations.
- Assist the cook in monitoring of meal serving times.
- Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be able to follow oral and written communication.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Features
Job Category | Dining Services |
We are hiring for Cook to join our team for Afternoon/Evenings and Weekends!
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Cherrybrook. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Features
Job Category | Dining Services |
7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Weekends
Cherry Brook Health Care Center - Canton, CT
Posted 6 months ago
We are hiring RN Nursing Supervisors for 7a-3p on weekends at our nursing home in Canton!
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Cherrybrook. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Shift differentials
- Vacation and Personal Time
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Career growth opportunities
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
- Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
- Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must have as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Job Features
Job Category | Nursing, Supervisor |
Full-Time, Part-Time
Cherry Brook Health Care Center - Canton, CT
Posted 11 months ago
We are hiring for CNAs to join our team!
Where you work is as important as the work you do! When it comes to our employees, we believe no one does it better than Athena. Not only do we continually strive to be the best in the care and services we provide to our patients and their families, but we also aim to be the employer of choice.
- Shift differentials
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Career growth opportunities
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be a registered certified nurses’ aide in accordance with laws of this state.
- CPR certification preferred, but not necessary. High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Job Features
Job Category | Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA |