Total Quality Management
We run our business according to a set of principles described as Total Quality
Management (TQM). We believe that living by certain principles (for example,
Caring) and by consistently living up to our promises, we all provide our team
with a great place to work, a job that is fun, challenging, rewarding and
something of which we can be proud. Total Quality Management is a structured
system for satisfying internal and external customers and suppliers by
integrating the business environment, continuous improvement, and breakthroughs
with development, improvement, and maintenance cycles while changing
organization culture.
Fairness and Respect are two of the principles we follow. That means we are
extreme advocates of equal opportunity, especially when it comes to employing,
supporting, education and critiquing.
We treat everyone fairly and respectfully and expect our team to do the same for
everyone we interact with regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, national origin or disability.
Our SHINING STAR OATH is our team's promise to recognize that our coworkers are our customers too and reach out with sincerity and attitude that makes others feel special .
What We Expect
Fast Pace, Hard Work
High standards: Team members are expected to arrive to work in time and on time,
every time.
Alternate weekend and holiday shifts are required
Dress Code
Our dress codes vary depending on the job description and department
requirements. Copies of our dress code can be obtained by asking any team
member. The Operations Manager must approve visible tattoos. Earrings may be worn
(no more than three per ear). No other body piercing is permitted.
Shift Information
PRN positions serve as back up positions when regular staff can't work as
scheduled. Part-time positions range from 10-34 hours per week, and full-time
positions range from 35-40 hours per week. All items listed below are general
and may vary according to employee position and consumer need.
Homemakers
Homemakers
Assists approved consumers in the absence of regular homemaker or family
members. This is an as needed position only. Requires on call rotation. Case
Sensitive depending on Care Plan Authorization
Drivers
Provides transportation services for CARE-A-VAN consumers, ensuring
transportation system and passenger safety. Monitors equipment and performs
limited maintenance. Irregular schedule and on call rotation required. Provides
information and public affairs services.
Transportation positions require the employee to own a cell phone.
Administrative Staff
Must have excellent telephone skills and a confident, positive attitude for
documenting services and requesting referrals, good interpersonal skills and be
able to cheerfully hand stress in a busy office, aptitude for and commitment to
customer service, intermediate computer usage skills and be adept with following
computer programs: MS Access, MS Excel and MS Word
Benefits
Money. Weekly pay checks
Holidays Off. Paid holidays for major holidays after 90-day probationary period
for all full-time employees. Paid Vacation not available to Long Term Care
Employees due to waiver and funding restrictions.
Hiring
At CARE-A-VAN, we take hiring seriously and ask you to do the same. You may have
guessed that you're reading step one of our hiring process. Additional steps
include paperwork, testing and interviews structured to find out if CARE-A-VAN
is the right place fore you. We encourage you to continue in our multiple-step
hiring process by completing an application at our office or filling out our
on-line employment application.
After each chapter of the application and hiring process you will know how you
did.
Applicants who successfully go through the process will enjoy working with the
best teammates in any company.