Full-Time
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Lowell, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Northwood Rehab in Lowell, Massachusetts!
Shift is either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.
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 |
Full-Time
Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Lowell, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Nursing Services to join our dynamic care team at Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell, Massachusetts!
Northwood is a 123-bed facility offering short-term rehab and long-term care.
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 Director of Nursing Services, the purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility.
Experience & Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college, or university, B.S.N. preferred.
- CPR certified
- Certification in Gerontology is preferred
- Must have at least one (1) year of additional education or experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one (1) year of nursing administration. Nursing administration is defined as: Registered Nurses employed as Director of Nurses; Assistant Director of Nurses; Supervisor in a chronic and convalescent facility; employment in short-term hospital or chronic disease hospital as Director of Nurses, Assistant Director of Nurses, Supervisor, Staff Development Director, Infection Preventionist.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, according to state and federal guidelines and scope of patience.
- Maintains and reviews and has input to development of all clinical policies and procedures.
- Develops and implements a nursing service organization structure.
- Determines the staffing needs of the nursing service department, making recommendations to the Administrator, necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
- Oversees licensed nursing staff
- Develops work assignments and schedules duty hours, and/or assists nursing supervisor staff in completing and performing tasks necessary to ensure quality of care.
- Develops and maintains an on-call program for the nursing department.
- Makes daily rounds of each nursing unit and does visual inspection on each unit.
- Reviews satisfaction of care and services with interviews with families and residents.
- Assists the Infection Preventionist in establishing and maintaining the Infection Control Program.
- Assists the Director of Staff Development in ensuring that all mandatory in-service education sessions, which are required by state and federal law, are performed per schedule; documented and such documentation is retained.
- Assists the Administrator in developing safety standards for the nursing department and monitors these through employee incidents and develops a plan of correction and audit tool for prevention. The Director of Nurses is an active member of the Safety Committee.
- Abides by all reporting policies and measures set forth by Athena Health Care Systems.
- Other duties assigned by manager
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
- 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.
- 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 rules and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must possess leadership ability and 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 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 a comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- 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 | Director of Nursing, Nursing |
We are hiring RN Case Managers to join our dynamic care team at Athena Home Health & Hospice!
Positions are available in Hartford County and Tolland County!
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 role, you plan, organize, and direct hospice care. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Experience & Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
- Current licensure in State and CPR certification.
- Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
- Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
- Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
- Writing and initiating plan of care
- Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
- Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
- 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 | Home Care/Hospice, Intake, Registered Nurse - RN |
Full-Time
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Sandwich, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring an Activities Assistant to join our team at Cape Heritage Rehab in Sandwich!
Position is 9a-5p during the week and includes an every other weekend rotation. Pays weekly at $18/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 an Activities Assistant, you assist the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and/or Memory Care Program Coordinator in planning, organizing, developing, and directing 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 interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained.
Experience & Education:
- Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- As a minimum, one (1) year experience in an Activities Department in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility 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.
- Report all reportable events immediately in accordance with our policy.
- 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 be at least 18 years old.
- 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 in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- 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 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 | Recreation |
Full-Time
Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Centerville, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Rehabilitation (Therapy) to join our dynamic care team at Cape Regency Rehab in Centerville, Massachusetts!
This is a salaried position starting at $95,000/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
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Marlborough, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Director of Social Services to join our dynamic care team at Marlborough Hills 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 Social Worker, your role is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Experience & Education:
- Must possess a social work license in the state of Massachusetts (LSW, LICSW, LSWA, and/or LCSW).
- A minimum of one (1) year social work in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field preferred.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s in social work from an approved school of social work.
- Master's in social work is preferred.
- Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
- Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness, disability, and death).
- Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
- In the role of advocate coordinate personal needs.
- Utilize community resources appropriately.
- Support staff in relation to resident-related issues.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
- Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Follow facility policies and procedures.
- Other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by your supervisor.
- 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 general public.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate.
- 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 | Social Services |
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
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center - Sandwich, MA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Smoking Attendant to join our dynamic care team at Cape Heritage Rehab in Sandwich!
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 Smoking Attendant, you provide the resident with a clean and orderly smoking environment in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility as may be directed by Senior Leadership.
Pay is $17/hour.
Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- CNA license preferred, but not necessary.
- We will train you on the job.
- The primary purpose of this job is to assist residents with smoking, lighting materials and or help with transportation to and from the designated smoking area.
- Maintain a clean designated smoking area for residents.
- Transportation of the residents to and from the designated smoking area.
- Ensuring residents maintain a safe smoking environment.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Respects and takes care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.
- Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
- Keeps confidential any resident information she/he overhears or comes in contact with.
- Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Follow facility policy and procedures.
- Other duties assigned by manager
- 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.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
- Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- 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.
- 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 | Smoking Attendant |
Part-Time
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center - Middletown, CT
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are hiring a Dietician to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen at Middletown!
Flexible schedule. 24 hours per week.
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 Dietician, you assist in planning, organizing, developing and operation of the Dining Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Director of Dining Services, Director of Nurses or Administrator to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
Education and Experience:
- Must possess as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
- Must possess a current registration as dietician by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
- A minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred.
- Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.
- Meet sanitation standards.
- Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery.
- Follow therapeutic diets guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
- Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
- Assure the planning, preparation and serving of all therapeutic diets.
- Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained according to policy and procedure including emergency supply.
- Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
- Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
- Ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents’ 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 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 governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dining Service Department.
- 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 be able to read and interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.
- Must be able to relate information concerning the resident’s condition.
- Must participate in planning and conducting inservice educational programs.
- 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 | Dietician |
We are hiring a Human Resource Director to join our dynamic care team at Shady Knoll Health Center in Seymour!
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 Human Resource Director, you are responsible for assisting in the provision of human resource services which include employee benefits questions, recruitment and employment, developing/updating human resource policies, procedures, employee and labor relations, and management systems, as well as other administrative functions pertaining to management or general business of daily operations. The Human Resource Director will also assist the Administrator with performing work of substantial importance.
Experience & Education:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources, business administration, or psychology.
- A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years experience in a human resource general capacity, preferably within a health care or skilled nursing facility.
- Proficient in composition of verbal and written communication.
- Proficient with computer software programs (ADP Advantage, Microsoft Word & Excel, etc.)
- Demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate all administrative activities.
- Maintain accurate and organized administrative files, records, license verification, and facilities policy books.
- Responds to employee questions and problems pertaining to the eligibility and availability of benefits.
- Maintains facilities personnel files, ensures the timely completion of all required evaluations and paperwork, coordinate and manage accurate personnel files.
- Assists front desk in assigned region and fill-in in their absence.
- Communicates with facilities leaders including interviewing, hiring, disciplining and termination.
- Assists in recruitment and retention of facilities staff.
- Maintains confidentiality of all employee and resident related information.
- Performs clerical support duties, record keeping functions, administrative detail and follow-up.
- Coordinate inter/intra facilities communication.
- Completes all background check processes in accordance with all federal and state specific regulations and facilities protocols.
- Coordinate Worker’s Compensation and all other in-house insurance programs (medical, dental, Connecticut paid, life insurance, etc.) and works with claims manager.
- Maintain all regulatory required logs and records (i.e. OSHA, EEOC, CHRO, etc.).
- Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws.
- Coordinate facilities events.
- Other duties assigned by Administrator or other Athena staff.
- 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.
- Maintains confidentiality of all employee and resident related information.
- Knowledgeable of laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and long-term care administrative procedures.
- Knowledgeable in Privacy Rule and facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures including Deficit Reduction Act.
- Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with and facility and corporate staff.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing resources and administrative procedures to maintain a sound operation.
- Maintain the care and use and ordering of supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of the office by regular inspections and appropriate follow-up actions.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Is knowledgeable in aspects of human resources and the atmosphere in multiple facilities.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Is proficient in composition of written communication.
- Is proficient with computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Newsletter Software, ADP Advantage, etc.).
- Is knowledgeable of use of, and maintains all facilities office equipment in good working order.
- 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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