Are you ready to step into a vibrant role that keeps you active and connected to nature? Join Fellowship Community as a Per-diem Grounds Person in Whitehall, PA! This onsite position offers thrilling opportunities to nurture our beautiful grounds, ensuring a welcoming environment for our community. Every day will be an exciting adventure, where your hands-on work contributes to the well-being of residents and staff alike.With a competitive pay rate of $16-$18 per hour, you'll not only be cultivating a stunning landscape but also fostering relationships and innovation in health care. Make your mark in a high-energy atmosphere that values excellence and stewardship. Don't miss out on this chance to thrive in a role where your efforts truly matter! Apply today!Who are we? An IntroductionMake A Difference. Join the Fellowship team where you'll make a positive impact on our residents by improving their quality of life, you'll have the freedom to be your best while enjoying a friendly atmosphere. You will help us provide customer service rooted in our core values: relationships, innovation and growth, stewardship and excellence. Fellowship offers a comprehensive continuum of services that include Independent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Memory Support - all in our beautiful senior living community.What does a Per-Diem Grounds Person do?As a Grounds Person at Fellowship Community, you'll play a crucial role in creating and maintaining a beautiful outdoor environment for our Fellowship Community. Your responsibilities will include caring for the grounds, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flower beds, ensuring they flourish in harmony with the community's spirit. Collaborating closely with the Nursing Staff and residents, you'll enrich their experience by providing a serene and inviting landscape. Your work will be guided by established policies and procedures set forth by the VP of Facilities Engineering, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. By embodying our Mission and RISE Core Values, you'll foster a culture of excellence and stewardship while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.What we're looking for in a Per-Diem Grounds PersonTo excel as a Grounds Person at Fellowship Community, candidates should possess a blend of essential skills and qualifications. A solid understanding of federal, state, and local skilled nursing regulations is crucial, along with basic computer skills to communicate effectively. A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and a safe driving record are necessary to facilitate grounds maintenance. Applicants should have a familiarity with caring for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, ensuring the outdoor spaces remain vibrant and healthy. Experience in maintaining lawn and garden equipment is also valuable.As physical demands are a key aspect of the role, the ability to lift, push, pull, and position heavy objects is essential. Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required, and your work ethic should reflect the RISE Core Values and commitment to outstanding customer service. Successful completion of Fellowship Community Orientation and meeting pre-hire assessment requirements are also mandatory.Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / CREDENTIALS
Basic knowledge of federal state and local skilled nursing regulations.
Basic Computer skills
Safe Driving record
Knowledge of maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and the like to ensure healthy and beautiful outdoor surroundings in the Community.
Some experience in maintaining lawn and garden equipment.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to push, pull, move and position heavy objects and supplies on a repeated basis.
Must be able to operate maintenance equipment in safe, efficient manner.
Must possess valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Work performance reflects the essential elements of Fellowship Community's RISE Core Values and commitment to Customer Service.
Successful completion of Fellowship Community Orientation.
Meets the requirements of the Pre-Hire Assessment.
Join us!If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!Fellowship Community has agreed to comply with all the provisions of the Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 164, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 as amended in Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 with regard to race, color, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.