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

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

Choir Director Position

Job Type: Part Time

The person in this position will be involved in directing a choir of people ranging in ages between 70 and 95 years old who sing Traditional Worship Music.  The payment will be a contractual arrangement, with the starting compensation at $80.00/week for 1 hour choir practice at $30.00 and the Sunday worship service at $50.00, which typically lasts no longer than 1 hour. This will be the starting pay with a potential for an increase with longevity and performance. The worship service starts at 9:30 am each Sunday, and Choir Practice is at 3:00 pm on Thursdays.  At this time, selection and organization of music will continue to be performed by residents.  All interested persons should contact Chaplain Connie Belmore at Cypress Glen Retirement Community at 252-830-7080.

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

RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional nursing care to residents in our long term care area
  • Take report from the outgoing nurse
  • Make routine checks on residents
  • Administers medications and treatment as ordered by the attending physician
  • Assures that all physician orders are carried out in accordance within the nurse’s scope of practice.
  • Review resident care plans and follow interventions listed
  • Ensure all changes and pertinent information on residents is documented in the medical record
  • Maintain inventory of resident drugs and medications on the unit, ensure new meds are ordered and received on a timely manner and that discontinued meds are removed from cart and sent back to pharmacy
  • Admit, discharge and transfer residents in accordance with physicians’ orders and facility policy
  • Review resident care and recommend changes and implement changes when necessary
  • Participate in in-service and orientation programs on a monthly basis
  • Review physician orders to ensure accuracy of MAR, TAR, etc. Review notes and orders from doctor visits and ensure new orders are transcribed to order sheet and documented
  • Take verbal orders from physician and transcribe to the physician order sheet
  • Order residents medication and supplies
  • Assist in developing resident care plans for residents with the Director of Nursing and other staff members
  • Requisition supplies, equipment, linens, etc from central supply
  • Assign duties and is direct supervisor for Nursing Assistants
  • Responsible for all aspects of resident care while on duty
  • Attend and participate in resident Care Planning Committee Meetings
  • Notify the attending physician and family when the resident becomes ill, is injured, or has a condition change

Qualifications:

  • Must be a North Carolina licensed registered nurse or an LPN. Must have CPR certification.

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Competitive pay

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

  • Long term care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability
  • SHIFT – 2nd shift
  • Full time (56 hours Bi-weekly) 3rd shift – 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Facility Maintenance Technician/Carpentry

Job Type: Full-time

Assist with refurbishment/ renovation of residences and common areas. Perform carpentry work required for refurbishments. Perform light plumbing and electrical work required for refurbishments. On call for emergencies. Participate in Fire Drills. Keep facility safe and clean. Follow established safety rules. Snow removal.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell due to the life safety and security issues required in this position. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Utility Worker

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve residents on Healthcare and Independent residents
  • Read and follow cold prep production sheets, portioning salads, fruits and beverages for cafeteria.
  • Clean and break down dining room trays and healthcare carts
  • Assist in dish room washing and putting away dishes
  • Clean work areas, tables, cabinets and equipment after each use
  • Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers
  • Maintain dining room tables, chairs, condiments, tablecloths, condiment tables. Clean and filled at all times.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

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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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