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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!

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!

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.

PioneerCare Awards $18,100 in Nursing Scholarships

Congratulations to our six recipients – Kaleb Knutson, Brittany Dahlen, Jenna Weigand, JoAnn Rudnick, Brenna Underhill, and Angie Pikop – for the latest round of PioneerCare Center Employee Scholarship awards totaling $18,100.

Brenna Underhill, currently a CNA at PioneerCare, is beginning the prerequisite courses needed for the RN program at M State-Fergus Falls.

Jenna Weigand, currently a CNA at PioneerCare, is entering the Practical Nursing program at Alexandria Technical and Community College.

Kaleb Knutson, also a CNA at PioneerCare receiving his second such award, continues his studies within the RN program at M State in Fergus Falls.

Brittany Dahlen, currently a LPN at PioneerCare, is pursuing her Professional Nursing Associate of Science (RN) degree through Rasmussen College in Moorhead.

JoAnn Rudnick, currently a LPN at PioneerCare, is beginning the RN program at Rasmusson College in Moorhead.

Angie Pikop, currently a LPN at PioneerCare and also a repeat award recipient, is beginning prerequisite courses for her ADN degree through M State – Fergus Falls.

“I know in my heart this is what I am called to do,” Brenna writes in her application. “I believe I am gifted in the area of caring for people…As I pursue this career path and Jesus Christ, I will become a nurse that people need in this world.”

PioneerCare awards scholarships to employees who wish to grow within their current positions or to expand their career opportunities within the organization. Valuing such growth in skills and knowledge, PioneerCare is dedicated to investing in eligible staff by providing funds to help pay for coursework completed through an approved, accredited educational institution. The scholarships may cover costs for tuition and fees, books, supplies, equipment, mileage, and related child care expenses,

The PioneerCare Center Scholarship Program was originally established with funds from the PioneerCare Foundation and continues with ongoing support from the Minnesota Department of Health. Additionally, PioneerCare’s Student Loan Reimbursement Program will make the payments for eligible, recent nursing graduates as long as they work at PioneerCare Center.

More details for each program are available online or by contacting PioneerCare’s human resources team at 218-998-1500.

PioneerCare Announces PTO Sign-On Bonuses

PioneerCare values and appreciates currently licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who choose to bring their level of knowledge and experience to PioneerCare Center, Pioneer Cottages, and Pioneer Pointe. We also see the value of work/life balance in your career.

For that reason, between January 1 and March 31, 2019, we’re offering a head start on building Paid Time Off (PTO) balances. For qualified new employees joining PioneerCare from previous employment in the healthcare field, we will honor their Paid Time Off (PTO) balances they have banked with their previous employer.

For example, if you qualify for our PTO Sign-On Bonus and you have 100 hours of PTO left where you last worked, we’ll match those hours. You begin your employment with PioneerCare with a 100-hour PTO balance here.

What this means for Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Nurses at PioneerCare, if you’re hired between January 1, 2019 and March 31, 2019, for:

Full Time (64+ hours per pay period): You start with a PTO balance of up to 100 hours.

Part Time (40-63 hours per pay period): You start with a PTO balance of up to 50 hours.

Part-Time (16-39 hours per pay period): You start with a PTO balance of up to 25 hours.

How you qualify:

  • Have previous employment as a licensed nurse or CNA with at least one year of experience in the field.
  • Have a gap of no more than one month (30 days) between your previous position with another healthcare provider and your PioneerCare hire date.
  • Produce evidence of your most recent PTO balance with your previous employer.

How it works:

  • Based on the point position for which you are hired and the documentation you provide as evidence of your past balance, we will begin your PTO balance at that corresponding level.
  • In addition, you will earn PTO hours at the same rate as all PioneerCare employees.
  • As you take time off, your normally-accrued hours will be deducted accordingly, before your PTO Sign-On Bonus hours.
  • Follow the normal policy for requesting time off to use hours from your PTO Sign-On Bonus.
  • The hours we award through the PTO Sign-On Bonus will not be paid out to you in cash, or to be used within your final days of employment, if you discontinue employment with PioneerCare in less than 12 months.

Questions?

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

See current position openings here.

CNA Training Starts Feb. 5

Caregiver with ResidentThe next Certified Nursing Assistant training course begins on Tuesday, February 5 and now is the time to apply. PioneerCare pays training expenses and certification exam cost if you 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:

Feb. 5-6, 8, 11-14, 19-20: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Feb. 21: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Including Clinical Orientation)
Feb. 24: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
Feb. 25 & 27: 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
Feb. 28: Nurse Assistant Exam at 4:00 pm

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $14/hour – PLUS:

  • $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts
  • Generous 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!

CNA Training Starts Oct. 2

For those thinking of becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ), PioneerCare announces a start date of Tuesday, October 2 for its next training class. Students who successfully complete training will be eligible to take the State of Minnesota’s nursing assistant exam on October 30.

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

Applying for the CNA position is the first step. If accepted, you will be asked to complete the background study, interview, and try a shadowing experience to see what it’s like. Then, the PioneerCare human resources team will help you sign up for the course.

Class meets on the M State-Fergus Falls campus:

  • October 2-4, 8-10, 18-19, 24: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
  • October 25: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Including Clinical Orientation)
  • October 27: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • October 28-29: 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Clinical Experience)
  • October 30: Nurse Assistant Exam at 9:00 am

PioneerCare starts new CNAs at $14/hour plus benefits including $1/hour added pay for evening and night shifts, scholarship opportunities, paid time off, and full-time benefits including 401K, health and dental insurance, and more.

PioneerCare is a great place to work as a CNA. Our team focuses on person-centered care in an innovative home-like setting. We believe in maintaining a supportive environment for residents, their families – and employees. Various full time & part time shifts are available now, especially evening and weekend shifts.  Apply today.