Employment Opportunities

MISSION

We are dedicated to the health and well-being of our residents. This commitment drives us to be a leader in:

• Quality healthcare delivery;
• Continuous Quality Improvement processes creating the best healthcare environment with a focus on positive patient outcomes and satisfaction, and
• Quality in our workforce through screening, training, and supervision and the creation of a positive atmosphere. Happy employees are more productive and attentive to the needs of our residents.

OUR PROMISE TO EMPLOYEES

Star Care at Renaissance is a unique place where residents, families, physicians and staff come together to make sure our residents get the best care. It’s a place where people matter, and where the customer-service focus, innovation, teamwork, and commitment of our staff make it possible to provide the highest quality care. Our exceptional ability to put residents first starts with you. Just as we believe that each resident should have the opportunity to reach his or her highest potential, we are dedicated to providing you the opportunity to realize your potential here at Star Care at Renaissance. Our promise to you is this – to provide a challenging yet compassionate work environment, to help you achieve your professional and personal goals, to recognize your strong performance and to listen to your feedback and act upon it. Fulfilling this promise is how Star Care at Renaissance will remain a great place to work.

It starts with you!

CAREERS AT STAR CARE AT RENAISSANCE

You can achieve the following types of careers at our home:

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

It starts with you!

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

If you are extended an offer for employment, there are several employment requirements which must be completed prior to your first day of work. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Occupational Health screening and completion of all of the requirements listed below.

• Documentation of eligibility to work in the US
• Detailed list will be provided once offer of employment has been extended.
• Criminal Background Check
• All new hires will be required to complete a fingerprint background check. This will be administered in the HR office on the date of the physical and HR paperwork appointments.
• Original copy of Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
• This is required for all positions which require a license, registration, or certification (i.e. RN, Social Worker, etc.)
• Drug Screening
• You will be required to provide a urine specimen at the time of your Occupational Health visit.
• Documentation of any recent TB tests
• Please note that TB testing will be completed as part of the physical, if you have not received a TB test recently.

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Please click here to fill out an application.

• Be sure to complete all sections. Enter “NA” if a section does not apply to you.
• Upon completion, print out the application, sign it, and bring it in or fax to us at 309-647-8957.

Or you may stop in at our center any work day between 9:00am and 4:00pm for a paper application.

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WORKING AT STAR CARE AT RENAISSANCE

At our center, we believe in creating and maintaining a positive employee culture and being a great place to work. We commit to providing a challenging, yet compassionate work environment; helping employees achieve their personal and professional goals, recognizing strong performance, and listening to employee feedback to help us continuously improve. What makes our center a great place to work is:

• The commitment and passion for our mission of the people who work here.
• Our focus on improvement and being “best of best”, delivering great service and excellent resident centered care.
• Our teamwork, the way we pull together for residents and families.
• Our open communication, valuing input of all staff regardless of their role.
• Our focus on being a great place to work and keeping our friendly work environment.
• The high value we place on our diversity.

Of course, it is the people at Star Care at Renaissance who create our unique culture.

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CERTIFIED NURSES AID TRAINING PROGRAM

Unique to our area, Renaissance Care Center offers its own in-house Nurse Aid Training Program. Currently certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and soon to be accredited by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, we train tomorrow’s health care champions through an 8-week course and test. Over 75% of our students pass the test and successfully enter the workforce, many going on to nursing careers.

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IBHE COMPLIANT RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS

Our students are one of our most important resources. We believe that open communication with an atmosphere of mutual trust is of prime importance in developing a positive learning environment. Recognizing that effective communication is always a two- way street, Renaissance Care Center has an “open-door” philosophy in an effort t to create a positive environment where students and management are comfortable discussing any problem, complaints, suggestions, or questions without retaliation. As part of this policy, we have developed the following procedure in handling any complaints, problems or concerns.

• If possible, first speak to your instructor. You may put your problem or complaint in writing.
• An investigation will be made and an answer will be given as quickly as possible
• IF you are unsatisfied with the proposed resolution, you may contact the Program Coordinator.
• In the event that the program coordinator is the instructor you have the issue with, you may contact the administrator.
• If you remain unsatisfied with the resolution, the matter will be reviewed by the CEO.
• Any complaint whether unresolved or resolved may be sent to the attention of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The email address is www.ibhe.org

The IBHE mailing address is 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 333 Springfield, Il 62701-1377. The phone number for IBHE is (217)782-2551.

This procedure is designed to encourage you to follow an appropriate chain for communication, and is a simple way to ensure that complaints and problems are dealt with in a prompt, orderly and consistent fashion