Current Openings
“I have been working at Dogwood for 3 years and have enjoyed getting to know the residents and my co-workers. Dogwood is truly a family that you can depend on to get through the day. The teamwork, love and dedication for our residents is greater than I could ever imagine. I am so thankful to be part of the Dogwood family.”
Katie May, LPN
Come Join our Dogwood Family!
Dogwood Village of Orange County is a skilled nursing, long-term care facility, and an Assisted Living facility. We have an excellent reputation for high quality medical and rehabilitative care.
Benefits of working with Dogwood Village:
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Excellent CNA to Patient ratio (1:8 and 1:9)
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MD or NP on site 5 days/week
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Free meals each shift
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Up to 26 paid annual leave days per year
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Health, dental, vision and life insurance
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Flexible scheduling, 8-hour shifts
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Holiday pay – Double Time
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CPR re-certification on site
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Competitive wages and excellent shift and weekend differentials
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Mentor Program for new employees
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Child care center on site with discounts for staff children
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After 90 days of employment, employee is eligible to receive a $45.00 benefit for appropriate working shoes.
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After 90 days of employment, Nursing and Therapy staff are eligible to have their license renewal paid by the facility.
If you are compassionate and wish to provide the best patient-centered care we are the place to be!
Requirements:
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Nursing staff need a current license from the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Nurses need CPR certification
For more information or to submit an application contact: Employee Relations, 540-672-2611 or complete an application in the Employment section. You can also pick up an application from the facility located at 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange, VA 22960.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Director of Dining Services
Dogwood Village, the friendly, heartfelt family community of Orange, Virginia is seeking a full-time Dining Services Director. Join our team of excellence providing the best care to our residents. Dogwood Village offers excellent benefits for full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid annual leave earning 8 hours per pay period increasing with longevity, paid annual leave can be cashed out two times a year or can be contributed to the retirement plan. Offering free meals during working hours, receiving gym discount with Anytime Fitness and discount at the local day care center.
POSITION SUMMARY
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Oversees, manages, plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Dining Services Department.
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Works within established guidelines to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient preparation, delivery, and service of resident and staff meals and snacks as well as food and beverage for special events.
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Responsible for staff recruitment, selection, training, counseling, performance review, and termination.
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Recommends and participates in disciplinary action and/or termination of employment for hourly departmental staff.
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Participates in preparation of departmental budgets and conducts day-to-day operations within budgetary constraints.
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Performs all duties in compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Oversees day-to-day operation of the Dining Services department, to include but not limited to: staff scheduling, daily staff assignments, and supervision of staff to ensure the timely and efficient preparation, delivery, and service of resident meals and snacks in accordance with established diets and resident likes and dislikes in accordance with established facility policy and all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
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Monitors the flow of food from vendors through steps of storage, preparation, and delivery to residents and/or staff.
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Works with Registered Dietician to counsel residents by providing dining recommendations to meet special needs or requests.
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Monitor and maintain internet-based nutritional data for food served.
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Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent with facility standards; always dresses and grooms appropriately.
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Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs assignments in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
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Must possess Certified Dietary Manager certification.
Experience:
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At least one year previous food service management experience, preferably in a long-term care or hospital environment.
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Previous experience with electronic medical records systems preferred.
RN/LPN
Dogwood Village the friendly, heartfelt family community of Orange, Virginia is seeking a full-time and a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse. Join our team of excellence providing the best care to our residents. Working every other weekend. Excellent CNA to patient ratio. Dogwood Village offers excellent benefits for full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid annual leave earning 8 hours per pay period increasing with longevity, paid annual leave can be cashed out two times a year or can be contributed to the retirement plan. Offering free meals during the working hours, receiving gym discount with Anytime Fitness and discount at the local day care center. We offer an evening shift differential of $5.00, a night shift differential of $2.00 and a $5.00 weekend shift differential for all shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
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Current, un-restricted, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions.
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Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already certified).
Experience:
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New graduates and applicants welcomed.
Skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing) with staff, co-workers, administration, residents, family members, and contacts at all levels; both inside and outside of the facility.
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Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.
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Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.
lease fax your resume to (540) 672-3187 Attn Debra Lloyd Visit Our Website To Complete An Application Or Stop By the Facility To Complete One.
LPN Opening For Senior Living
Dogwood Village of Orange County Senior Living, the friendly, heartfelt family community of Orange, Virginia is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse. Full time hours will be 72 in the two-week period for Evening Shift Position 2:30pm-11pm. Join our team of excellence providing the best care to our residents. Dogwood Village offers excellent benefits for full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid annual leave earning 8 hours per day period increasing with longevity, paid annual leave can be cashed out two times a year or can be contributed to the retirement plan. Offering free meals during working hours, receiving gym discount with Anytime Fitness and discount at the local day care center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
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Current, un-restricted, valid licensure Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions.
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Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not
already certified).
Experience:
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Two years of clinical experience is required.
Skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing)
With staff, co-workers, administration, residents, family members and contacts
at all levels; both inside and outside of the facility.
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Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.
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Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple
objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.
Please contact Senior Living Health Services Director, Jennell Edmister at (540) 672-1830
For More Information or Fax Your Resume With A Cover Letter To (540) 672-1847
LPN Night Shift Opening For Senior Living
Dogwood Village of Orange County Senior Living, the friendly, heartfelt family community of Orange, Virginia is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse. Full time hours will be 72 in the two-week period for Evening Shift Position 2:30pm-11pm. Join our team of excellence providing the best care to our residents. Dogwood Village offers excellent benefits for full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid annual leave earning 8 hours per day period increasing with longevity, paid annual leave can be cashed out two times a year or can be contributed to the retirement plan. Offering free meals during working hours, receiving gym discount with Anytime Fitness and discount at the local day care center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
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Current, un-restricted, valid licensure Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions.
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Current CPR certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not
already certified).
Experience:
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Two years of clinical experience is required.
Skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both verbally and in writing)
With staff, co-workers, administration, residents, family members and contacts
at all levels; both inside and outside of the facility.
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Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.
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Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple
objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.
Please contact Senior Living Health Services Director, Jennell Edmister at (540) 672-1830
For More Information or Fax Your Resume With A Cover Letter To (540) 672-1847
Housekeeping/Laundry Aide
(1) Full Time Position and (2) Part-Time Positions
POSITION SUMMARY
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Assists Director of Environmental services in ensuring that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable manner.
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Responsible for operating and tending washing machines to wash residents’ clothing as well as facility garments, such as draperies, linens, rugs, carpets, etc.
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Performs all duties in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility as well as established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR HOUSEKEEPING
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Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
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Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
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Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
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Replenish supplies, such as drinking cups, linens and bathroom items.
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Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
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Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
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Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF LAUNDRY AIDE
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Receive and mark articles for laundry with identifying names, using hand or machine markers.
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Examine and sort into lots to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content and cleaning technique required.
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Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
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Exterior work, including but not limited to cleaning sidewalks and driveways, removing litter, and sweeping entrance.
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Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications:
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High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Skills:
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Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and apply problem solving and critical thinking in performance of duties.
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Ability to read and understand chemical warnings on all supplies associated with the job and familiar with SDS locations for products used.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents/patients, staff, and family members.
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Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods.
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Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently (up to 90% of the time spent in performance of duties) and up to 50 pounds occasionally (up to 10% of the time spent in performance of duties).
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Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents, sprays, and disinfectants as needed.
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Manual dexterity that allows grasping, carrying, and holding cleaning equipment and supplies as needed to perform tasks.