The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden welcome your interest in employment opportunities. We work side-by-side with dedicated staff members who share in our mission of serving God and neighbor.
We’re a private, non-profit religious organization that emphasizes caring for one another and seeing the best in ourselves and others.
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and embrace the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We recognize and respect that our staff may not adhere to a practice of faith; however, each staff member is responsible for serving in their respective role faithfully to support our Sisters in fulfilling their mission.
You bring the heart and we provide on-the-job training in a supportive environment. Professional development opportunities exist to ensure all staff are able to serve to their fullest potential. Come be a part of our story.
If we are accepting applications for a position, it is listed below. Click the name of the position to view the full description.
Benefits Include:
-Health, dental, vision insurance
-403(b) retirement match
-Flexible spending account
-Paid holidays
-Paid time off
-Shift differentials
-Disability insurance
-Life insurance
-Employee assistance program
The Sisters of St. Joseph are accepting applications for a part-time (24 hours/week) or full-time LPN available to work the daylight (6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and evening shifts (2:30 – 11 p.m.). Do you have a desire to help retired Sisters in their personal residence? If so, please submit a current resume for consideration.
Our LPNs are part of a team that provides compassionate care for retired Sisters in their beautiful, historic home (which they refer to as the Motherhouse.)
After devoting their lives to the service of the dear neighbor, it is now the Sisters who need the compassionate help of care givers.
*Low resident to staff ratio: current ratio is 13 Sisters per LPN
Wages start at $26.75/hour
**Generous shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends*
Some essential duties include:
- Deliver hands-on nursing care in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities for any scheduled shift.
- Provide optimal care and safety by making rounds throughout the supportive living area every hour to assess the Sisters’ needs.
- Serve in both the LPN and nursing assistant capacity aides as available, including the following tasks:
- Provides dignified hygienic care to Sisters requiring assistance on an as needed basis.
- Provides optimal care and safety by making rounds throughout the supportive living area every hour to assess the Sisters’ needs.
- Assists with household tasks, e.g., making bed, changing linens, laundry.
- Pass meds, give injections, check blood pressure, and give treatment as ordered.
- As needed, completes a variety of aide-type functions.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age
- Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the PA State Board of Nursing
- Current PA LPN license
- 6-12 months of experience in a personal care or nursing home working with elders
- Self-motivated and compassionate
- Good verbal and written communication skills effectively interact with Sisters, families and other staff members
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, perform one person transfer under routine and emergency situations, re-position a patient alone, and be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull climb, reach, lift and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Must have flexibility to work different shifts
Qualifications Preferred:
- Long-term care experience
- Basic computer skills
- Trained in first aid/CPR procedures
Candidates must pass criminal clearances and a pre-employment drug screen. EOE
Expected hours: 24-40 per week
The Development Associate performs donor and database administrative functions; assists in preparations for meetings, programs, and events; and assists in mission advancement projects.
Essential Duties:
Database and Donations Management
- Processes all donations received via the postal mail, online, and United Way
- Tracks donations that are entered to ensure accuracy of data entered
- Prepares deposit information of all donations for Finance Department
- Partners with Finance to reconcile donations with accounting system entries and credit card merchant account transactions
- Organizes the department’s electronic and paper donation record-keeping system as required for audits
Donor Relations and Engagement
- Maintains accurate donor records and ensures timely acknowledgment of gifts
- Assists in composing and coordinating donor communications, including thank-you letters, newsletters, and updates on the impact of their contributions
- Assists in developing ideas and content for fundraising campaigns, social media, and the website
- Generates reports and data analysis to support fundraising strategies and donor engagement
Special Projects, MAT Initiatives, and Events
- Assists in planning and executing annual events, which can include managing logistics, creating processes, attending meetings, staffing events, recruiting and supporting volunteers, and tracking expenses and follow-up activities
- Performs tasks associated with annual fundraising activities
- Assists with the research, writing, organizing, submission, and reporting of grants sought and received, including tracking deadlines and managing a submissions calendar
- Performs administrative tasks, which could include organizing files, scheduling meetings, and developing systems that improve internal communication
Other Duties
- Contributes ideas to, support, and participate in collaborative and creative initiatives that advance the mission, values, legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph within the MAT and across the organization
- Serves as point of contact or coordinator for projects or groups
- Processes and record payments office invoices
- Orders office supplies, memorial/honor greeting cards
- Maintains confidentiality of the business of the Congregation
- Supports members of the Mission Advancement Team during particularly busy periods
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2-4 years’ work experience in a non-profit development office, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience in database administration (Donor Perfect / Salsa Engage preferred), record-keeping, and support of development activities is required.
Proficiency with database software (Donor Perfect / Salsa preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet.
All candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
EOE
"Touched by their kindness."
Come along as we visit with Sisters and the Nursing Assistants who help care for them. Find out what June, Patti, and Sherri love about working with our Sisters.
Meet our Nursing Assistants!
Hear what it’s like to work as part of the team of compassionate staff members who care for our retired Sisters in the supportive living area of our Motherhouse.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and embrace the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
For more information about employment with the Sisters of St. Joseph, please contact:
Joy Doyle
Director of Human Resources
724.869.6573
jdoyle@stjoseph-baden.org