Careers

Cypress Glen Careers

Thank you for your interest in retirement community careers at Cypress Glen.

We are committed to resident safety, health, and enjoyment — which is why we employ highly qualified professional team members who demonstrate a passion for serving others. And our warm and dedicated associates deserve a safe and encouraging environment. By implementing EverSafe 360°™, a new signature program from LCS, Cypress Glen ensures the safest and healthiest environment we can provide for our team members.

Focused on providing the best in senior resident living and health care, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training, and retraining associates for continual growth in their retirement community careers.

Across myriad senior community jobs and specialties, our associates are provided competitive salaries, educational opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Cypress Glen is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Explore available senior community jobs and apply using our easy online application process. If you are interested in a retirement community career at Cypress Glen, but do not see an opening that matches your goals or experience, we invite you to submit an application to be considered for future positions. We keep all applications on file for at least 12 months.

If you’re looking for a career that’s rewarding, inspiring, challenging, and fulfilling, then listen to what these dedicated professionals have to say about their experience in senior living.

Current Positions Available

Director of Life Enrichment

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

The Director of Life Enrichment shall have two years of experience in social/recreational programming with in the last five years, one of which has full-time in resident activity program in the health care or long-term care setting and a two-year associate’s degree. The Director of Life Enrichment must have a strong knowledge of the various types of activities needed in a long-term care facility; an understanding of the abilities, limitations and special needs of the elderly resident; the ability to communicate effectively and cooperate with the staff, residents, family members, the community and leadership abilities. The Director of Life Enrichment should be a mature, responsible person who inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust. CDL is required within 90 days.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Director of Life Enrichment supervises the Chaplain, Transportation, and all Life Enrichment Assistants, including the Memory Care.

 

Duties:

  • Ensure that a complete initial assessment of the resident’s needs, wants, and desires; including past interests and current abilities according to each level of care.
  • Provide a reality orientation program for confused residents identified by the interdisciplinary care planning team.
  • Participate in various committees as designated by the Executive Director and described in the policies and procedures, including the Auxiliary.
  • Participate in budget planning of the Life Enrichment Department and keep expenses within set guidelines.
  • Arrange and supervise all aspects of transportation including medical transportation as well as out of facility trips and additional for fee transportation programs in the community for residents.

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Assistant Director of Life Enrichment

Job Type: Full Time

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Life Enrichment will be responsible for coordinating activities to meet the needs of each resident individually, and as a group; maintaining adequate records and keeping all residents matters confidential. CDL is required within 90 days.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Involve residents in the planning of activities’ program through the Resident Council, suggestion box, individual interviews, etc. and provide them the opportunity to assist with activities and assist other residents in participation.
  • Provide an activity calendar at least one month in advance that includes the following group activities; (for Independent Residents): recreational, both indoor and outdoor, social, spiritual, intellectual, educational, creative, expressive, physical with an emphasis on wellness and out of facility trips.
  • Provide in room activities for Assisted Living and Health Care based on the resident’s interests and abilities for those who are unable or unwilling to participate in-group activities.
  • Supervise the activity or those leading the activity to ensure the protection of the residents and in compliance with safety regulations and policies.
  • Provide shopping services for all areas as requested.
  • To assist in decorating halls and bulletin boards with seasonal decorations.
  • Oversees and coordinates the volunteer service program including recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition.

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Supervisor-in-Charge: Med Tech/CNA

Job Type: Part Time

When you work in the Memory Cottage at Cypress Glen Retirement Community, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Cypress Glen is actively looking for a hospitality-minded supervisor-in-charge to join our growing team! Cypress Glen Retirement Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. We take pride in setting the standard for extraordinary care. This means finding purpose in our job, and positively impacting the residents we serve. Our exceptional performance will lead to an exceptional experience. In everything we do, we do for residents. Highquality customer service and hospitality is at the core of what we do.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Administers medications and treatment as ordered by the attending physician
  • Communicate with the nurse for emergencies and needs of residents.
  • Communicate with the Memory Care RN Manager & Associate Administrator any changes with a resident and maintain frequent communication with families.
  • To check each resident at least every two hours or as necessary to assure that no needs are present such as: drying, cleaning, turning, feeding, offering liquids, and attendance in the unit.
  • To promptly answer the call system and attend to resident needs/requests.
  • To set up and serve meals in the dining room.
  • Chart all pertinent information on resident’s charts.
  • Notify the Memory Care Administrator, Memory Care Nurse Manager, and Charge Nurse in Assisted/Skilled Care when a resident becomes ill, is injured, or has a condition change.

Qualifications:

  • Must be certified by the state of NC to pass medications in an Adult Care Home, or willing to take the course after hired.
  • Must be certified by the state of NC as a Nursing Assistant I or II

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • Part Time positions available
  • 8 hour shift
  • 1st shift
  • Every other weekend – Saturday & Sunday, with the possibility of working 1 or 2 shifts during the week when available.

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

  • Memory Care – Assisted Living

Work Location: One location, Ella G. Weyer Memory Cottage

Wait Staff/Server

Job Type: Part-time

Serves meals to patrons in dining establishment by performing the following duties:

  • Sets assigned tables for meals
  • Presents menu, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service
  • Relays order to back line and serves courses from kitchen
  • Observe diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed
  • Clears and resets tables at conclusion of each course
  • Adhere to Corporate Compliance as stated in the Standards of Conduct
  • Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding the Protected Health Information (PHI) of the residents and employees
  • Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Hours are from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. with the possibility of working 5p.m. – 7p.m shifts.

Benefits:

    • 403(b)
    • 403(b) matching

Experience:

  • Serving Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Type: Part-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To work in cooperation with any nursing assistant, nurses, and other departments in meeting the needs of the resident.
  • Call the Nurse with emergencies of residents.
  • Coordinate with the Health Services Coordinator any changes with a resident.
  • To attend in-service training as scheduled.
  • To follow facility policies and procedures in all areas of resident care.
  • To observe North Carolina Nursing Home Patient’s Bill of Rights always.
  • To be constantly aware of any safety hazards and assist in correcting them as appropriate.
  • To be very professional in conversation with residents and their families.
  • To provide personal care services to residents as appropriate to their needs and directed by the supervisor.
  • To notify the nurse immediately of any changes in resident’s condition.
  • To immediately report to the nurse any accident or incident involving the Nursing Assistant and/or the resident.
  • To prudently use supplies and equipment needed in the care of the resident.

Hours are every other weekend – Saturday & Sunday with the possibility of working 1 or 2 shifts during the week if available.

Job Type: Part-time 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available.

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

  • Long term care
  • Nursing home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Rotating weekends

Supplemental Pay:

  • Differential pay

License/Certification:

  • CNA (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Dietary Aide

Job Type: Part Time

Summary:

Aids in food preparation, and serves meals to patrons in the dining establishment by performing the following duties:

  • Makes salads and desserts
  • Helps with setting up the serving line
  • Removes used trays and dishes from the tables in the dining room and transports them to the dish room
  • Assist in dish room washing and putting away dishes
  • Serve and set up meals in Healthcare, reset for the next meal
  • Complete sanitation assignments
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching

Schedule:

  • 4pm – 8pm

Work Location: One location

Apply Here

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  • Employment History 2

  • Employment History 3

In addition to an online form, you can also download an application and email it to tlilley@umrh.org, or apply online with Indeed.

Volunteers and Interns

We are thankful for the many volunteers and interns who offer their time and talents to serve our residents. Many of Cypress Glen’s volunteers have been working with the community for years, forming meaningful relationships with residents through community event preparation and administrative assistance. Industrious interns have started their retirement community careers with valuable learning opportunities in our marketing, administrative, life enrichment, and health care departments.

Internship Opportunities

As a teaching community, Cypress Glen provides numerous opportunities to fulfill college service learning hours. We will work with you to find areas of service that you will find rewarding and will help you gain useful experience to jump-start your chosen retirement community career.

Explore Internship Opportunities

Please email internship application to Executive Director, Laurie H. Stallings (Lstallings@umrh.org) and Executive Assistant/Director of Communications, Anna Holloman (aholloman@umrh.org).

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers may find themselves calling bingo, walking with residents outside on our walking trail, singing karaoke, reading to residents, playing cards, assisting with crafts, or spending one-on-one time with a resident. Whatever the activity, these interactions offer fulfillment and enrichment for both volunteers and residents.

Next Steps

If you wish to volunteer, please download and fill out our volunteer application and send it to our Life Enrichment Volunteer Coordinator. A Life Enrichment Associate will contact you for volunteer orientation to begin service training. Every volunteer must attend a volunteer orientation/tour of the community. The orientation takes about 30-45 minutes and is usually scheduled twice each month. We do ask that all volunteers serve a minimum of 15 hours. Please note our available service hours are Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Coordinator: Coleen Ballard
(252) 830-7079
CBallard@umrh.org