Link your career to quality at Village Manor

Village Manor in Bowling Green strives for high quality and it shows. Walking in the front door, the quality of care is something visitors and families mention frequently. Our team understands excellence takes determination, hard work, and mission dedication. But how do you know if an organization is highly sought after and provides the best care possible? Village Manor suggests there are five ways to know if you are looking at a quality organization!

•Positive Company Culture – characterized by mutual respect, support, and a sense of belonging among employees. Indicators include:

• Open communication so employees can freely express ideas and concerns.
  • Recognition programs that celebrate employee achievements.
  • Inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
  • Examples at Village Manor include regular team-building activities and social events, including transparent leadership who share company goals and progress.

•Opportunities for Professional Growth – company invests in staff professional development and opens opportunities for career advancement. Indicators include:

• Access to training programs, workshops, and conferences.
  • Clear career progression paths and regular performance reviews.
  • Mentor programs connecting less experienced employees with seasoned professionals.
  • Examples at Village Manor include FREE Nurse-Aide Training course to jumpstart a career, and strong preference to promote from within to reward staff.

•Work-Life Balance – company acknowledges the importance of work-life balance and implements policies to support it. Indicators include:

• Flexible working hours with generous vacation, scheduling, and personal time off policies.
  • Support for mental health and well-being, including spiritual care.
  • Examples at Village Manor include flexible scheduling, respected work breaks and no stigma around vacations or leave, plus an onsite Chaplain who listens with compassion and without judgement.

•Employee Engagement and Satisfaction – company highly encourages employee engagement to enhance staff feeling of value and motivation. Indicators include:

• Both informal and formal staff surveys with feedback mechanisms.
  • Initiatives to involve employees in decision-making processes.
  • High employee retention rates and low turnover.
  • Examples at Village Manor are various opportunities to communicate ideas, frustration, grievances, and ethics concerns to promote transparent communications and community feedback. 

•Competitive Compensation and Benefits – company provides a safe, comfortable workplace with fair and competitive compensation packages. Indicators include:

• Wages are competitive within the industry with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities to earn bonuses, shift differentials, and incentives.
  • Examples at Village Manor are regular industry benchmark surveys and positive adjustments reflect leading benefits, perks and incentives, such as tuition reimbursement and student loan payment programs. 

Identifying a quality workplace is more than wages. It’s about finding a career environment where the culture fosters growth, respect, and engagement. Village Manor is proud to say we do just that! Pictured are Brookie Ross, Infection Control Nurse, and Caitlynn Baird, Staff Development Coordinator, welcoming four new Nurse Aid Training program graduates to the Village Manor team – Lacey, AdriAnn, Kylee, and Haley. Apply online to link your career to quality at Village Manor. Village Manor – Careers with Christian Care Communities (christiancarejobs.org).

-submitted by Village Manor