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Hiring Event & Picnic

What’s it like to join the PioneerCare team of all-stars?

Stop by, grab a free burger or brat, and find out! We’re hiring nursing assistants (CNA’s), caregivers to work in memory care, homemakers (a dietary/hospitality position), household cooks, housekeepers, and nurses.

PioneerCare will host a Hiring Event & Picnic from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 14 outdoors at PioneerCare Center. We’re inviting prospective employees to check us out, have lunch on us (burgers, brats, and more), meet real Pioneer employees (not actors), apply for open positions to get a chance to win tickets to a Minnesota Twins game, and have on-the-spot interviews.

Nursing assistants need to be CNA certified or be ready to enter our nursing assistant class starting August 3. You also need to be 16 years or older before working as a CNA.

Caregivers do not need certification, although it’s preferred. Caregivers may also apply to start our CNA class in August. Caregivers are trained to specialize in memory care within our Pioneer Cottages next door to PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls and at our location in Breckenridge, Minnesota.

Homemakers benefit from having some hospitality and cooking interest, experience, and/or aptitude.

Household Cook positions are like homemakers and benefit by bringing the same types of skills and interest as above. Household Cooks typically do a little more of the cooking.

Housekeepers need to be detail oriented, respectful of resident needs and rights, and understand the need for consistent cleaning for infection prevention.

Nurses need to be licensed by the State of Minnesota, either as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) or as Registered Nurses (RN’s).

Because PioneerCare frequently serves vulnerable people, all PioneerCare employees must successfully pass a criminal background check.

PioneerCare residents and employees frequently describe our culture using the word “family” and applicants are more likely to succeed here by having a big heart. That means having a strong sense of empathy for others, a desire to make life better for those you serve and work with, and a wish to make a daily difference in the work you do.

Just stop by anytime Wednesday, July 14 between 11 am and 1 pm. It’s Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie, and PioneerCare. Can’t make it that day? Learn more and apply online!

Hiring Personnel Coordinator/Nurse

PioneerCare invites RNs and LPNs seeking a unique position in memory care to apply as Personnel Coordinator/Nurse at Pioneer Cottages.

The person in this role coordinates staff scheduling, communicates with resident family members, orders supplies, and performs other administrative duties. This person is also plays a key role for hiring and onboarding new staff and for continuing education and staff development.

We’re seeking those who have knowledge of geriatric assisted living policy and procedure; skills in researching, identifying and delivering staff education; keen ability for communication, time management, and prioritizing; basic proficiency with computer word processing and spreadsheet tools; and understanding of infection control practices.

The person in this position works primarily Monday-Friday and participates in on-call rotation including every third weekend. Applicants must have LPN or RN licensure in Minnesota.

PioneerCare is a not-for-profit specialty care provider with facilities in Fergus Falls and Breckenridge, MN. PioneerCare offers short term rehabilitative therapy, long term skilled nursing care, specialized memory care, and home-based services to support independent living in our housing with services and in the greater community. We hire RN’s, LPN’s, Nursing Assistants, and many other healthcare support positions to serve this west-central Minnesota area.

A highly competitive pay package includes credit for experience, shift differential pay for evenings and nights, 401K, paid time off, voluntary insurance benefits, & more.

A full job description and list of responsibilities is posted on our website. Apply online now.

PioneerCare is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Seeking Screener

We’re Seeking a Temporary Part-Time Screener

PioneerCare seeks a part time screener responsible for screening staff and any others entering the care center. If you know someone who may be a good fit, please share this news with them.

Duties include using the provided screening tool to interview staff members for COVID-19 related information, using a forehead thermometer to check and record temperatures, sanitizing and packaging masks provided for source control, and periodically sanitizing contact areas in the front lobby.

The ideal candidate has a positive, upbeat attitude, good interpersonal communication skills, and is able to follow existing infection control and safety protocols. We’re seeking to cover shifts on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Other shifts are covered.

We’re hiring in other areas as well, and finding creative ways to complete the hiring and onboarding process.

More details are found on our website’s Careers Page.

CNA Class Starts Oct. 1

For people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, PioneerCare announces its Fall CNA class. The course begins Tuesday, October 1 and prepares students to take the certification exam on Wednesday, October 29.

smiling nursesPioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost for those who successfully complete the program and become a CNA at PioneerCare. If you’re age 16 or older, apply online today.

Apply for a CNA position, interview, complete a background study, and job shadow to see what it’s like. If it’s a fit for you, PioneerCare will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • October 1, 3, 8-10, 15-17, 22: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • October 23: 2:00 pm to 10 pm (Incl. Clinical Orientation)
  • October 24: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • October 26 & 27: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • October 29: Nurse Assistant Exam at 4:00 pm

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $15.00/hour – PLUS:

PioneerCare is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CNA Class Begins July 30

For people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, PioneerCare announces its Summer CNA class. The course begins Tuesday, July 30 and prepares students to take the certification exam on Monday, August 19.

Ask how we can help you advance your career goals.PioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost for those who successfully complete the program and become a CNA at PioneerCare. If you’re age 16 or older, apply online today.

Apply for a CNA position, interview, complete a background study, and job shadow to see what it’s like. If it’s a fit for you, PioneerCare will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • July 30-31: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • August 1, 6-8, 13: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • August 14-15: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • August 19: Nurse Assistant Exam at 9:00 am

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $15.00/hour – PLUS:

  • $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts
  • Generous employee scholarship opportunities
  • Student loan repayment program for nursing students
  • Paid time off
  • Full-time benefits include 401K retirement program, health/dental/life insurance, and more!

PioneerCare is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CNA Class Starts June 4

For people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, PioneerCare announces its Spring CNA class. The course begins Tuesday, June 4 and prepares students to take the certification exam on Thursday, June 27.

Ask how we can help you advance your career goals.PioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost for those who successfully complete the program and become a CNA at PioneerCare. If you’re age 16 or older, apply online today.

Apply for a CNA position, interview, complete a background study, and job shadow to see what it’s like. If it’s a fit for you, PioneerCare will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • June 4-5: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • June 11-13, 18-19: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • June 20-21: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • June 27: Nurse Assistant Exam at 9:00 am

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $14.14/hour – PLUS:

  • $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts
  • Generous employee scholarship opportunities
  • Student loan repayment program for nursing students
  • Paid time off
  • Full-time benefits include 401K retirement program, health/dental/life insurance, and more!

PioneerCare is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CNA Class Starts April 2

For people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, PioneerCare announces its Spring CNA class. The course begins Tuesday, April 2 and prepares students to take the certification exam on Thursday, May 2.

Ask how we can help you advance your career goals.PioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost for those who successfully complete the program and become a CNA at PioneerCare. If you’re age 16 or older, apply online today.

Apply for a CNA position, interview, complete a background study, and job shadow to see what it’s like. If it’s a fit for you, PioneerCare will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • Apr. 2-3, 8-9, 11, 15-18: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • Apr. 22: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Including Clinical Orientation)
  • Apr. 24-15: 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • Apr. 27: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • May 2: Nurse Assistant Exam at 4:00 pm

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $14.14/hour – PLUS:

  • $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts
  • Generous employee scholarship opportunities
  • Student loan repayment program for nursing students
  • Paid time off
  • Full-time benefits include 401K retirement program, health/dental/life insurance, and more!

Employees Celebrate Career Milestones

A total of 18 staff members who reached notable career anniversary milestones in 2018 gathered for a dinner together at the Fergus Falls American Legion in January to celebrate with family members, supervisors, and other PioneerCare leadership. Human Resources Director Patti Fandrich and immediate supervisors were on hand to present each person with flowers, a certificate, and anniversary pin. Those honored are as follows:

Five Years

CEO Nathan Johnson and Care Center Administrator Sara Watkins on left and right, with five-year honorees second from left to right: Sara Hage, Angie Pikop, and Zane Watkins. Not pictured: Teala Skiles, Bethany Hemmila, and Pam Nelson.

Ten Years

Front row, from left: Lori Olson, honoree; Linda Johnson, honoree; Diane Carlson, honoree; Pioneer Cottages Director Ann Boutwell; Cindy Spidahl, honoree; and Activities Director Emily Samp. Back row, from left: Brad Skogen, Corporate Board Member; Sara Watkins, Administrator; and Nathan Johnson, honoree. Not pictured: Ella Meyer and Abby Schultz.

15 Years

From left: Care Center Administrator Sara Watkins; Pioneer Cottages Director Ann Boutwell; Deb Greene, honoree; Jakie Kubitz, honoree; and CEO Nathan Johnson. Not pictured: Betsy Olson.

30 Years

Not pictured: Kay Anderson.

40 Years

Center: Cynthia Hanson, honoree; with Activities Director Emily Samp and CEO Nathan Johnson.

Pioneer Cottages Offers $500 Sign-On Bonus

We’re seeking inspired caregivers who would like to become specialized in memory care and work with our team at Pioneer Cottages. For that reason, now through March 31, 2019, we’re offering a generous sign-on bonus for new part-time and full-time caregivers.

If you’re selected for a full-time or part-time caregiver position between now and March 31, you will receive:

  1. $125 on your first paycheck
  2. $125 on your paycheck following 60 days of successful point-status employment
  3. $250 on your paycheck following 6 months of successful point-status employment

How you qualify:

  • Complete the online application process for a point-status position as a caregiver at Pioneer Cottages. Casual positions are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.

Questions?

Please contact PioneerCare Human Resources staff at 218-998-1500 or by email with any questions you have about our Pioneer Cottages Sign-On Bonus Program.

PioneerCare Receives $31K for Training at Pioneer Cottages

Starting this winter, Pioneer Cottages will fund training for up to 20 Certified Nursing Assistants, 10 Trained Medication Assistants, and two Registered Nurses, thanks to a Home and Community-Based Services Scholarship Grant totaling $31,340 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The funding period for the grant is two years.

The CNA training will be held at M State – Fergus Falls through M State’s Workforce Development Solutions, preparing current employees at Pioneer Cottages to become CNA certified.

The TMA training will be held onsite at PioneerCare with curriculum provided by M State – Moorhead, preparing current Pioneer Cottages employees to earn TMA certification.

The grant will support two CNAs, currently working at Pioneer Cottages, in their pursuit to become RNs. The funding will cover tuition and fees, books, and placement test fees. Both plan to enroll at M State – Fergus Falls.