We are hiring Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Laurel Ridge in Ridgefield!
Pay rate starts at $18.50/hour.
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 |
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center - Ridgefield, CT
Posted 1 year ago
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) needed
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Experience:
- LTC: 1 year (Preferred)
- CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CT CNA (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Job Features
| Job Category | Nursing |
11 p.m. - 7 a.m., 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Full-Time, Part-Time
Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Newtown, CT
Posted 1 year ago
We are hiring a Nursing Supervisor to join our dynamic care team at Newtown Rehab!
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 registered nurse supervisor, the primary purpose of your position is to direct the total nursing care activities in the facility during each shift of duty in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the DNS, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Experience & Education:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university.
- Must be CPR certified.
- 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.
- Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
- Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
- Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assists with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
- Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.
- Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
- Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
- Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list/conduct and document RN assessments as needed.
- Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.
- Administer medication according to procedure if applicable.
- Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.
- Conduct oversight of Charge Nurse and CNA performances.
- Contributes to and promotes positive resident and family relations.
- Other duties may be assigned by manager.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
- Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
- 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 nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- 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 have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with 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)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary: $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Features
| Job Category | Nursing, Registered Nurse - RN, Supervisor |
11 p.m. - 7 a.m., 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem
Shady Knoll Health Center - Seymour, CT
Posted 1 year ago
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) needed!
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Starting at $20.00 per hour
Job Features
| Job Category | Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA, Nursing |
Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem
Lanessa Extended Care - Webster, MA
Posted 1 year ago
Licensed Practical Nurses needed!
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
Job Features
| Job Category | Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, Nursing |