Employment

Director of Residential Programs (Full-time)

Overview
Room to bloom. Quiet time for study and prayer balanced with enriching activity. A deep love of people and of home—the harmony of my experience – ageless living. These are hallmarks of our residential programs. The Director is actively engaged in Arden Wood residential life—overseeing, encouraging, listening and responding to individual and collective interests, issues, and needs. The Director works closely with Maintenance, and Food Service as well as Christian Science nursing services to ensure a gracious, thoughtful, delicious, and caring daily experience for each resident. The role of Director is demanding and greatly rewarding! You are in the midst of a very active community of like-minded people who love God, Christian Science, and living at Arden Wood!

Requirements

• Practicing student of Christian Science.
• Class-taught, Mother Church and active brand church member (preferred)
• Love of people and an inspired sense of home (essential)
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to actively listen and to bring to light and resolve sensitive or personal concerns or issues in loving and tactful ways.
• Proven team building and leadership success.
• Ability to manage confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
• Sound judgment, spiritual maturity, flexibility, patience.
• A commitment to ageless living and healing.

Christian Science Nursing Services Administrative Assistant (Full-time)

Overview
The Administrative Assistant serves all Arden Wood Christian Science nursing services, including skilled care, Sheltered Care, and our Visiting C.S. nursing care. This position requires excellent clerical, problem-solving and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage office functions, to work quietly, efficiently, and independently with initiative. Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and in creating spreadsheets and graphs is essential. This individual plays a pivotal role for three departments, requiring a strong prayer-based and uplifting approach to each day.

Requirements

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills in communicating readily, patiently, and frequently with colleagues as well as with patients’ family members.
• Must be a proven multitasker and self-initiator, both organized and attentive to details.
• Must enjoy office work — maintaining order, setting up schedules, creating reports, filling out forms, following through on projects.
• Must be fluent in English and to be easily understood when speaking, on the phone, and in writing.
• Must be a member of The Mother Church and an active member of a branch church; Class-taught preferred.

For more information, please contact Director of Christian Science Nursing Services, Lesleah De Frisco: ldefrisco@ardenwood.org or (415) 379-2224

Christian Science Nurse – Journal-listed (Full-time)

Overview
Seeking a fully trained Christian Science nurse to provide a full range of care services, including personal care, special food preparation, mobility and lifting assistance, cleansing and bandaging. Graduate of or familiarity with Christian Science Nursing Arts training preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments without supervision.
• A team player who takes the initiative to support teammates and Supervisor
• Ability to perform all work-related activities in a timely, orderly, and loving manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment and to express warmth, understanding and compassion
• Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently and to be understood in person and on the phone
• Class-taught, a member of The Mother Church, and an active member of a branch church

For more information, please contact Director of Christian Science Nursing Services Lesleah De Frisco: ldefrisco@ardenwood.org or
(415) 379-2224.

Visiting Christian Science Nurse – Journal-listed (Part- or Full-time)

Overview
Our active Visiting Christian Science Nursing Service (VCSNS) covers the greater Bay Area 24/7/365. Our VCSN team needs one more fully trained, Journal-listed Christian Science nurse. We are seeking an individual with experience and the demonstrated ability to respond to a wide variety of requests for Christian Science nursing services without requiring direct supervision. Our VCSNS provides a full range of care services in the home, such as responding to sudden needs and making assessment visits as well as assisting with personal care, special food preparation, mobility, cleansing and bandaging. Driving is a large part of the job. We provide a Prius, a smart phone and a GPS.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments without supervision
• Ability to work in a timely, orderly, detailed, and loving manner
• Excellent attention to detail and organization, including record-keeping
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment and to express warmth, understanding and compassion
• Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently and to be understood in person and on the phone
• Confidence driving in a city as well as suburbs and a clean driving record
• Class-taught, a member of The Mother Church, and an active member of a branch church

For more information, please contact Director of Christian Science Nursing Services Lesleah De Frisco: ldefrisco@ardenwood.org or
(415) 379-2224.

Christian Science Nursing Supervisor – Journal-listed (Full-time)

Open to those interested in growing into this role
Overview
The Christian Science Nursing Supervisor is able to provide oversight and to impart a clear vision of Christian Science nursing, an expectancy of healing, and a love and demonstrable knowledge of all necessary prank over the phone. Management, organizational, and coaching skills are essential to this position.

Requirements

• Graduate of the Christian Science Nursing Arts (preferred) or other comprehensive training program
• 3+ years of facility experience providing skilled Christian Science nursing care, including making assessments, meeting sudden needs, cleansing and bandaging, and assisting with mobility and person care needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating, teaching and mentoring as well as role-modeling an exemplary example of Christian Science nursing
• Excellent attention to detail and organization, including proper documentation and record-keeping
• Proven ability to adapt management skills to meet individual needs and to correct in a loving, supportive manner
• Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently and to be understood in person and on the phone
• Class-taught, a member of The Mother Church, and an active member of a branch church

For more information, please contact Director of Christian Science Nursing Services Lesleah De Frisco: ldefrisco@ardenwood.org or
(415) 379-2224.

Christian Science Nursing Arts Mentor/Instructor – Journal-listed (Full-time)

Open to those interested in growing into this role
Overview
Seeking mentors and a CSNA instructor to join our active mentor team. The Christian Science Nursing Arts training program includes classroom training and on-the-job mentoring. The classroom portion for CSNA1 and CSNA2 is taught at Arden Wood. CSNA3 and CSNA4 classes are held at the Chestnut Hill BA in Boston. Arden Wood provides mentoring for all four levels. Mentors must have sound judgement, excellent skills, clear ethics, and an exemplary practice in order to lead by example in their support of individuals’ developing ministries.
Requirements

• Graduate of CSNA training program (preferred) or familiarity with CSNA and willingness to take classes
• Experience in mentoring (preferred; additional training/mentoring is available)
• Excellent Christian Science nursing skills, extensive experience, and proven ability to make sound assessments
• A team player with initiative and some flexibility with scheduling
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communicating, teaching and mentoring as well as role-modeling an exemplary example of Christian Science nursing
• Proven ability to adapt management skills to meet individual needs and to correct in a loving and supportive manner
• Ability to speak, write, and read English fluently and to be understood in person and on the phone
• Class-taught, a member of The Mother Church, and an active member of a branch church

For more information, please contact Director of Christian Science Nursing Services Lesleah De Frisco: ldefrisco@ardenwood.org or (415) 379-2224.

Chief Building Engineer

Overview
Strong leadership talents and extensive experience as a hands-on building maintenance engineer together with a patient heart for service are key attributes we’re looking for in our Chief Building Engineer. You’ll oversee the maintenance and safety of a complex campus, featuring a 117,000 square foot historic building, and from time to time, you’ll manage capital improvement projects. This role requires advanced knowledge of and proficiency in overseeing all aspects of facilities and grounds, from addressing daily details to planning for the future. You will be a key contributor to ensuring Arden Wood is here for generations to come.

Requirements

• Ability to work as a hands-on building engineer in conjunction with a team of three Maintenance associates.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to address facilities, maintenance and safety issues on a large, complex campus with a high degree of confidence, poise, and expertise.
• Excellent leadership abilities to oversee Arden Wood’s facilities and capital projects.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner to different audiences, including employees, residents, guests, and trustees.
• Ability to develop safe, efficient, and effective projects that fall within budget.
• High standards of personal conduct, integrity, discretion, and judgment.
• Proven leadership, organizational and communication skills.

To see full requirements and detailed job description click on the link below.

Building Maintenance Engineer

Overview
Our beautiful, gracious, 90-year-young, 117,000 square foot building (along with three smaller buildings) is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer who will enjoy caring for it (and them). This job will draw on your professional skills and talents as well as your appreciation for a historic building. Every day, you will utilize your understanding of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and structural systems as well as your good sense of order and attention to detail. Your ready smile, patience and heart for service will be greatly appreciated by all who visit, work and/or live here.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and structural systems.
• Proven experience maintaining a historical building.
• Well-organized and pays close attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with diverse populations.
• Polished customer service skills.
• Ability to tackle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus or attention on any one project.
• Self-motivated with “ownership thinking” perspective applied to decision making.

To see full requirements and detailed job description click on the link below.

Patient Account Coordinator

Overview
Arden Wood aims to build lasting relationships with everyone we serve—residents, patients, Sheltered Care guests, donors, family members, visitors, vendors… Our Business Office is constantly interacting with this diverse group and contributes significantly to a quality Arden Wood experience. A member of the Finance Department, the Patient Account Coordinator is responsible for month-end billing for all Arden Wood care and residential programs. This individual interfaces regularly with patients and their families, insurance companies, Medicare and the National Fund for CS Nursing (NFCSN) by phone, email, letters and bills as well as in person. This is a wonderful part-time position for someone with a patient and analytical heart for service.

Requirements

• Accounting degree and/or equivalent experience with A/R.
• Experience with detailed Excel spreadsheets.
• Some knowledge of RNCHIs (Religious Non-Medical Health Care Institutions) and Medicare, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Attentive to detail and an ability to analyze complex issues.
• Solid computer skills.
• Member of The Mother Church, active branch church member, Class-taught.

To see full requirements and detailed job description click on the link below.