Employment - St. John Home

St. John’s Circle of Care is not only a caring community, but also an energetic, diverse and encouraging workplace!

We have a job to fit everyone’s skills and abilities in various department throughout the campus, including nursing, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, therapeutic recreation, plant operations, child daycare, care attendants and business administration.

St. John’s Circle of Care is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Our shift schedules vary by department to best care for our residents, housing with services’ tenants and our daycare center’s children. St. John’s has competitive wages and benefits including PTO and sick pay for full time employees (30+ hours/week). Eligible employees may participate in health/HSA, dental and vision insurance, Dependent Care Flex Claim Reimbursement, 403b pension including company match.

If you are a caring individual and interested in becoming employed by St. John’s Circle of Care, apply online, download PDF application, pick up an application at St. John Lutheran Home.

Mail to:
St. John Lutheran Home
Attn: Paula Barnes
201 S. County Road 5
Springfield, MN 56087

Email to:
pbarnes@sjlhome.com

Questions, please call:
Paula Barnes
Human Resources Director
(507) 723-3244

St. John’s Circle of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ approximately 150 people in various departments throughout the campus, including nursing, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, therapeutic recreation, plant operations, child daycare, care attendants, and business administration. St. John’s Circle of Care provides equal opportunity employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/AA

We are always on the lookout for great talent. View our current job openings below.

St. John Lutheran Home

RN/LPN Positions

CNA Positions

Dietary Department

Therapeutic Activities Department

Memory Care Coordinator

Support for care and treatment of Memory Support residents entrusted to the community. Serve as a liaison and partners with the Providers, Clinical, Activities, Dietary and other departments for the benefit of the Memory Support residents. Responsible for the day-to-day programming and oversight of Memory Support operations.

This position is primarily Monday through Friday with an occasional evening or weekend.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Primary area will be working in our memory care unit with residents.
Assure the completions of activity attendance charting. Documents resident’s participation in group and/or individual social/recreational programs.
Plans, organizes and directs activities, ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Plans a calendar every month with keeping emotional, spiritual, physical, mental, and overall health aspects in mind.
Participates in routine, or requested, multi-disciplinary care conferences/family meetings held for residents.
Conducts or arranges for changes to the care plan and follows through on referred problems or psychological needs of residents.
Partners with the Clinical Manager to evaluate the appropriateness of each placement, program content and to make recommendations on program services.
Advocate for Alzheimer’s Awareness and Dementia.
Attends trainings and conferences dealing with elder health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, or related degree in social sciences, with current state license – preferred
Three years of experience is preferred. Experience in a dementia care setting preferred. Minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a long-term healthcare setting
Knowledge of medical and public health settings
Must be able to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public. Must be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings/weekends, for family meetings and conferences; educational programs
Collaborates and works effectively with others.
Possess leadership ability, problem solving skills, ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under stressful situations, good verbal and written communication skills, self-directed and work autonomously.
Possess patience, sensitivity and will maintain confidentiality.

Plant Operations Department

Housekeeping/Laundry Departments

Apply Online Download Application (PDF)

The Maples

Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 403b and PTO/sick leave. EOE/AA
Contact: Chrissy Boerboom, The Maples Housing Director at (507) 723-3250 for additional questions.

Full Time Care Attendant

Full-Time Universal Care Worker Positions

Part-time Universal Care Workers

Cook Positions

Full-Time Lead Cook – $3000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS

This is a full-time day shift position, 32-40 hours per week, including every other weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities:

Plans the menu, orders and organizes food supplies for the weekly menu and activity calendar
Prepares meals for tenants daily and guests, if needed. Plan and prepare holiday meals, theme day meals and meals for special events
Prepare a wide range of foods, provide customer service and oversee the activities of the kitchen
Comply with the Minnesota of Department of Health requirements.
Keep kitchen neat and orderly. Operate kitchen equipment safely.
Additional responsibilities which safely maintains the daily operations of the kitchen

Qualifications:

Food Manager Certificate or be able to obtain within six months of hire
Strong knowledge of cooking and baking skills
Self-motivated; able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task effectively
Basic computer knowledge with emphasis on Microsoft Word

Full-Time Cook – $2000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS

This position is a day-time shift, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; 32-40 hours per week including every other weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities:

Prepare a wide range of foods, provide customer service and oversee the activities of the kitchen
Comply with the Minnesota of Department of Health requirements.
Keep kitchen neat and orderly. Operate kitchen equipment safely.
Additional responsibilities which safely maintains the daily operations of the kitchen

Qualifications:

Food Manager Certificate or be able to obtain within six months of hire
Strong knowledge of cooking and baking skills
Self-motivated; able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task effectively
Basic computer knowledge with emphasis on Microsoft Word

Part-Time Cooks

Shift is 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Alternating flexible weekend shifts
Cooking experience preferred, but willing to train the right person

Part-Time Dietary Aides

Shift is 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Alternating every other weekend and holiday.

Please mark on application position applying for Maples Dietary Aide

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St John’s Grandkids Daycare

Daycare Director

Lead Teacher

Riverview Homestead Cooperative

Housekeeping

Apply Online Download Application (PDF)