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NEWS
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Bent County
HealthCare Center services has
implemented electronic health
records. Electronic health
records are proven to improve
the quality of care, improve
communication among caregivers,
and decrease medical errors.
This project will "go live" on
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manager using the new electronic
health records system. |
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We are
striving to improve our
communication with the many
valuable individuals who are so
important to our organization.
These individuals include past
and present elders, neighbors,
families, friends, staff,
volunteers and board members. If
you belong to any of these
groups, you will be receiving
this newsletter four times a
year.
The purpose
of this newsletter is to inform
readers about important upcoming
events, update progress on
current projects, and provide
valuable information about Bent
County HealthCare Center
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For
questions regarding this newsletter or to be
added or
removed from the mailing list, please
contact Alisha at (719) 523-6712 or email
tasphilas2003@yahoo.com
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TRAINING
Bent County HealthCare
Center regularly provides training for Certified
Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMT). We also partner with Otero
Junior College as a clinical training site for
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students,
Registered Nursing (RN) students, and Early
Childhood Education (ECE) students.
To learn more about
upcoming trainings, call Janet at (719) 456-1340
http://www.ojc.edu/ |
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JOBS
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Bent County HealthCare Center is an equal
opportunity employer. |
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We are the third largest employer in Bent
County. Positions range from entry level to
management position in a variety of departments
including nursing, dietary, business,
housekeeping, and maintenance. |
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We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive
benefit package that includes: 90% of health and
life insurance costs, 5% match for retirement
program after one year of employment, 8 days
personal annual leave per year, 6 paid holidays
per year, 10 days vacation per year, childcare
discount, adult day service discount, wellness
program with bonus for meeting wellness goals,
performance based merit increases, scholarships
for ongoing education, flexible work schedules,
uniform allowance, free vaccination program,
attendance bonus program, positive recognition
programs, free fitness center membership, and
annual retention and recruitment bonus program. |
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To find out more about position openings,
call Liz at (719) 456-1340 |
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Employment Opportunities
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Positions open at this Eden facility.
Contact Liz or Duana at 456-1340. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
We are looking for special people to join
our team who are person-centered, elder-directed
and quality focused. They must have leadership
skills, strong critical thinking skills, and be
learning and teaching centered. We want those
who will take an initiative and focus on details
of quality. We are a community and are looking
for team builders with experience in conflict
resolution, and possess good interpersonal and
communication skills. The caregiver in our
organization provides medical and physical care
to the elders to meet their daily needs and
enable them to function at the highest level
possible. Duties include: attending to all
personal hygiene and personal care needs of
elders, supporting elders in self-care and
provide care as necessary for those unable to
care for their own needs, following universal
precautions, infection control, sanitation and
safety standards, providing restorative therapy
under the leadership of therapy professionals,
and observing and monitoring elders' needs
closely. Those who will consistently work with
all team members in a positive way, be willing
to plan and organize social activities, can
maintain adequate documentation, will respect
and value elders, families and staff are
encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a
graduate of a state approved program for nursing
assistants. We offer a highly competitive
benefit package in a family-centered
organization. Call (719) 456-1340 or
[click here for an application].
2. Dietary Aide
We are looking for special people to join our team who are person-centered, elder-directed and quality focused. They must have leadership skills, strong critical thinking skills, and be learning and teaching centered. We want those who will take an initiative and focus on details of quality. We are a neighborhood community and are looking for team builders with experience in conflict resolution, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Duties include: assisting in food production for all meals including special meals, snacks, meetings and parties including preparation, set-up and cleaning, completing periodic cleaning duties, serving and delivering food, and assisting the head cook as needed. Those who will consistently work with all team members in a positive way, be willing to plan and organize social activities, will respect and value elders, families and staff are encouraged to apply. We offer a highly competitive benefit package in a family-centered organization.
Call (719) 456-1340 or
[click here for an application].
3. Ambulance Driver/EMT
We are looking for special people to join our volunteer ambulance service who are person-centered, elder-directed and quality focused. They must have leadership skills, strong critical thinking skills, and be learning and teaching centered. We want those who will take an initiative and focus on details of quality. We are a closely knit team and are looking for dedicated team members with experience in conflict resolution, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Duties include: responding to emergency medical calls, assisting EMTs
on-scene as directed and with lifting and
loading patients, providing safe and efficient
transportation of EMS personnel and patients,
cleaning and restocking ambulances, and
maintaining patient confidentiality. Those who
will consistently work with all team members in
a positive way, are organized self-starters,
will respect patients and co-workers are
encouraged to apply. Call (719) 456-1340 or
[click here for an application].
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employee wellness program has been recognized by
the American Heart Association. “As a
Gold Level Award recipient you have not only
recognized the importance of a healthy workplace
for your employees but have taken important
steps to create a culture of physical activity
in the workplace. Promoting a wellness culture
by providing support to employees and
implementing physical, nutritional, and cultural
changes are extraordinary efforts, and we
commend you and your employees.” |
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American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org/fitfriendly |
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