We are hiring a Housekeeper to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehab in Wareham!
Position includes rotating weekends.
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 a member of our housekeeping team, you perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
Education and Experience: No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided. A minimum of one (1) year experience in housekeeping in a nursing home or other related medical facility is preferred, but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure residents’ rooms are neat, clean and free from odor.
- Wet mops floors daily.
- Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule.
- Attend to spills immediately.
- Empty trash liners and clean containers.
- Clean bed and rails with disinfectant.
- Clean all countertops, windowsills, bedside tables, furniture and over the bed.
- Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule.
- Clean floor edges and corners to prevent build-up.
- Clean windows and mirrors.
- Clean personal items, pictures, decorations, flowers, etc.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
- Complies with privacy practices and protects residents’ health information.
- Other duties assigned by managerial team.
- 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.
- 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)
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| Job Category | Housekeeping |
Full-Time
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 days ago
We are hiring a Director of Therapeutic Recreation (Activities) at our nursing home in Wareham, Massachusetts!
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.
In this department head role, you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation Department to ensure that an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.
Education and Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Have at least one (1) years’ experience or training in directing group activity.
- Experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting is preferred.
- Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
- Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
- Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
- Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
- Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
- 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 possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, 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 new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must participate in continuing education and inservice training.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 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)
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| Job Category | Recreation |
Per Diem
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
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 a COTA, you assist in the provision of collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist and participate in clinical program development.
Education & Experience:
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
- CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
- Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
- Two years of clinical experience preferred.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by Rehab Program Manager.
- Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 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)
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| Job Category | Occupational, Therapy |
Per Diem
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
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 residents 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 an Occupational Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the clinical team process. You also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
- Screens patients/residents
- Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
- Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients/residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.
- Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
- Participates in the interviewing process for new staff.
- Participates in census building and marketing activities.
- Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
- Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- Communication skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- 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 | Occupational, Therapy |
Per Diem
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
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 residents 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 com
As a Physical Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the clinical team process. You also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
- Two years of clinical experience preferred.
- Screens patients/residents.
- Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
- Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customer and supervisor.
- Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
- Participates in the interview process for new staff.
- Participates in census building and marketing activities.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- 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)
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| Job Category | Physical, Therapy |
Per Diem
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
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 a PTA, you assist in the provision, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist and participate in clinical program development.
Education & Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
- CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
- Current licensure by the applicable state agency where required.
- Two years of clinical experience preferred.
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by the Rehab Program Manager.
- Under a physician’s order provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- 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 | Physical, Therapy |
Full-Time
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Rehabilitation (Therapy) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham, Massachusetts!
This is a salaried position starting at $104,000/year. Pay based on experience and interview.
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.
In this department head role, you are responsible for the overall administration, clinical planning, development, marketing, and operations of the Rehab program within the facility. You manage and direct staff in the provision of program services to patients, residents, and clients.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s, as required for initial professional preparation, in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech/Language Pathology.
- Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professions required.
- Current membership in professional organizations at the state and national level preferred.
- Two to four years of clinical experience required; one to two years of supervisory experience with multi-disciplines preferred.
- Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of patient care meets or exceeds company and industry standards and ensures that all Rehab services are in compliance with state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines.
- Directs and assesses the scheduling of patients/residents for therapy services considering available treatment hours, staff resources and overall plan of care.
- Participates in team meetings to formulate treatment plans, discuss progress and discharge planning, attends family/care giver conferences as needed or appropriate.
- Reviews therapist documentation practices for clarity, conciseness and consistency with patient outcome goals and payor expectations.
- Maintains a clinical caseload as needed.
- Generates and analyzes financial, operational and productivity reports as required; contributes to the development of the annual operating and capital budget.
- Ensures that weekly and monthly statistics, patient outcome data, and billing logs are accurate, complete and reported in a timely manner.
- Maintains sufficient staffing by responding to changes with impact staffing needs; ensure appropriate levels of professional and paraprofessional staff and maintains the clinical skill levels needed for the Program in accordance with budgetary and company guidelines.
- Supervises program staff in daily program operations and clinical activities; monitors staff efficiencies and routinely provides feedback. Continuously promotes interdisciplinary, clinical reasoning skills and best practices within rehabilitation.
- Initiates the coordination of program development activities with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Medical Director and other department directors for the purpose of introducing new and relevant services for the persons served and the community.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical 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 | Therapy |
Full-Time
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 1 month ago
We are hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehab in Wareham!
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 a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, the purpose of this position is to provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder via the use of individual and group therapy; provide consultation and educational services/training to staff at the facility in a manner which respects diversity in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure that proper procedures are maintained at all times.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Preferably licensed to practice in the State (LMHC/LICSW/LSW/ LMFT/ LADC-I)
- Experience in the area of treatment of clients with a substance use disorder.
- Provides direct services to residents as represented in the caseload through: evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, individual and group therapy
- Evaluates resident’s biopsychosocial needs.
- Identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation.
- Facilitates individual and group counseling.
- Develops appropriate treatment plan to address SUD.
- Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
- Collaborates with doctors, individuals, and other social services agencies, insurance providers and hospital networks regarding clients, client services and case management.
- Maintain client records and administrative records according to Athena’s policy.
- Attends administrative staff meetings as required.
- Provides orientation and ongoing in-service education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with a SUD as well as educating staff on SUD subject matter.
- Attends in-service education, clinical supervision and professional meetings as required.
- Ability to perform risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine appropriate level of care.
- Can develop and implement treatment plans which are behaviorally oriented measurable and appropriate for the identified level of care.
- Clinical expertise specific to the target population (substance abusers in SNF) with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations.
- Working knowledge of modalities of treatment for substance use disorders in the community to facilitate appropriate discharges (detox programs, residential treatment, IOP/SOAP programs, MAT, individual therapy and self-help programs).
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 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)
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| Job Category | Social Services, SUDS Counselor |
We are hiring Cooks to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
Shift is Monday-Friday and includes every other weekend.
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 a Cook, the primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Chef Manager and/or Director of Dining Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
- Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
- Maintain visual appeal of the food.
- Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.
- Assure proper portion control.
- Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques and follow safety guidelines as established and trained.
- Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents’ health information.
- Represents Dining Services at Interdisciplinary Care Conference.
- Other duties assigned by the dining director.
- 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.
- 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 | Dining Services |
Full-Time
The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center - Wareham, MA
Posted 2 months ago
We are hiring an Infection Preventionist (Infection Control Nurse) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont in Wareham!
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 |