SENIOR LIVING CAREERS IN SIMSBURY, CT

Summer Forest Ranger
McLean Game Refuge

About the Game Refuge:

The McLean Game Refuge is a 4,415-acre wildlife sanctuary in north-central Connecticut. It was established in 1932 by former CT Governor and US Senator, George McLean on his private hunting reserve at the time of his death. Our work here focuses on ecological research and the management of a diverse array of habitats to support hundreds of plant and animal species, many of which are regionally threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. Within our vast forests, we provide 27 miles of forest roads and hiking trails for the public to hike, snowshoe, and cross-country ski.

Position Summary:

The McLean Game Refuge is searching for three Summer Forest Rangers to complete its 2025 Summer Forest Crew. Under the direction of the Crew Leader and the Game Refuge Director, the Summer Forest Rangers will aid in the research, education, conservation, and maintenance activities of the Game Refuge for the summer of 2025. Applicants must be current undergraduate students pursuing a course of study in forestry, environmental studies, biology, botany, outdoor recreation, or another related field. Recent college graduates may also apply given they are pursuing a graduate degree in a related field. This position is designed as an internship to provide professional skills for a future career in an environmental field. This is a 10-week program beginning the first week of June and concluding in August.

Duties:

• Remove trash and brush from trails
• Build, restore, and reroute trails and forest roads
• Collect GPS data and conduct mapping projects
• Collect and interpret tree core samples
• Support various research projects underway at the Game Refuge
• Maintain Game Refuge boundaries using mapping and signage
• Interact with visitors in the Game Refuge, providing information and encouraging visitors to adhere to the rules and policies
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Perform other similar physical and clerical tasks related to conservation and recreation

Additional Requirements:

• Arrive on time and consistently and clearly communicate with Crew Leader and Director about work availability
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor
• Come to work prepared with appropriate tools, equipment, and attire (boots and long pants must be worn at all times)

Experience/Education:

• Applicants must have completed or be pursuing a college degree in forestry, environmental studies, biology, botany, outdoor recreation, or another related field
• This position requires full range of body motion. Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pound or more, often combined with bending and turning.  Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal limits.  Requires ability to hike 5 – 10 miles.  Requires the use of hand tools
• Applicants must have demonstrated work or volunteer experience in an environmental, conservation, or outdoor recreation field.

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter: One-page statement explaining why the applicant is interested in this position, how it will help them with their professional goals, and how their qualifications will support the initiatives of the Game Refuge
• Applicants must submit their materials to Jody Smith at employment@mcleancare.org by April 25.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis at a rate of $16.35/hour

Temporary hours – 40 hours weekly with an every other weekend rotation March 1 – May 1.  We are looking for certified nurse aides who love what they do!

7am – 3:30pm

3pm-11:30pm

11:00pm-7:30am

Supportive, friendly, team environment with patient centered care – always the goal. Located in beautiful Simsbury – we are a 15-20 ride from Bloomfield, Hartford/West Hartford, Torrington, Canton, Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington and Winsted. We are a 5-star CMS rated facility celebrating 54 years of excellence in 2025!

Teamwork, respect, honesty, helpful, good, caring, dedicated, empathy, loving – just some of the words used by our employees to describe whey they enjoy working at McLean!

There is only one McLean!  Call us today to see why McLean care is the best care!

Apply Now! 

Per Diem opportunities – for RN staff and 16 hours for RN supervisor – 3p-11:30p or 7am-3:30pm.  We offer excellent patient to aide ratios along with a supportive, friendly, team environment with patient centered care – always the goal. Located in beautiful Simsbury – we are a 15-20 ride from Bloomfield, Hartford/West Hartford, Torrington, Canton, Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington and Winsted. We are a 5-star CMS rated facility celebrating 54 years of excellence in 2025!

Teamwork, respect, honesty, helpful, good, caring, dedicated, empathy, loving – just some of the words used by our employees to describe whey they enjoy working at McLean!

We offer a 25% weekend differential with competitive hourly pay rates.

We are looking for a dishwashers – part-time eves 3:30pm-7:30pm to work 3 eves a week including every other weekend.  Operate the dish machine along with cleaning pots/pans and kitchen area and floor.  15% weekend differential with a good, solid schedule to offer a good work/life balance. Great hours for students!

We are looking for a cook with senior living/facility experience to work in our busy  kitchen.  Must have experience with large volume and diet accomodations.  32 hours day/eve flexibility  – float between – 6am-2:30pm or 11am-7:30pm.  Share with us your love for cooking! Must have experience with diets and preferably in healthcare setting.  

Some benefits – paid time off and retirement contributions.  Ready to leave the restaurant world?  We offer an excellent work/life balance!

We are looking for a cook with senior living/facility experience to work in our busy  kitchen – 32 hours weekely – 11:30am-8pm with every other weekend rotation.  Fine dining experience preferred with senior living community experience a plus!  Share with our residents your love for cooking!

Full benefits  – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, paid time off and retirement contributions.  Ready to leave the restaurant world?  We offer an excellent work/life balance!

We have part-time opportunities for you to join our team!  In this role you will be trained in all areas of dining: kitchen and dining room, café and country kitchen to provide an excellent dining opportunity for our residents. Perfect opportunity for students!

evening hours 4pm-7pm or 5pm-8pm  – includes an every other weekend rotation

15% weekend differential along with benefits.  Call us today to learn more!  McLean, Simsbury, 860-658-3724.  EOE

Cleaning of common areas, floors and carpets. Delivery of stock to neighborhoods and available for response to immediate cleaning needs as they arise.  Must be extremely detail oriented with a willingness to work as a team player. Some benefits including a 15% weekend differential. Day/eve hours available as needed!

16 hours weekly – 7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm with an every other weekend rotation – 

Must have long term care and supervisory experience – can pick up more hours weekly if desired.  Our supervisors float above the pattern.

Hospice nurses are drawn to the rewarding work of providing comfort and support to people with terminal illnesses. They form deep connections with patients and their families.  Hospice nursing can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding nursing specialties. We have per diem hours available – please call us today!  

Are your weekends free to work?  We are looking for caring and compassionate certified nurse aides (CNAs).

Days – 7am – 3:30pm –

Eves – 3pm-11:30pm –

Nights – 11:00pm-7:30am –

Supportive, friendly, team environment with patient centered care – always the goal. Located in beautiful Simsbury – we are a 15-20 ride from Bloomfield, Hartford/West Hartford, Torrington, Canton, Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington and Winsted. We are a 5-star CMS rated facility celebrating 54 years of excellence in 2025!

Teamwork, respect, honesty, helpful, good, caring, dedicated, empathy, loving – just some of the words used by our employees to describe whey they enjoy working at McLean!

Generous 25% weekend differential with oppourtunity to pick up other weekdays if you desire.

There is only one McLean! – Come and see what we are all about!

Apply Now! 

The Agency Resource Coordinator for Home Care and Hospice is responsible for the coordination and support of the field staff in the delivery of client care services as well as support of business office activities.

The right candidate represents the agency in a professional manner as the primary consumer contact. Demonstrates the organization’s values and principles. Develops effective positive relationships and serves as a liaison with both internal and external customers. Demonstrates ability to shift priorities and triage matters in an effective way.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)

1. Coordination of Professional Services

• Assigns and documents new admission visits in electronic medical record.
• Monitors and documents staff availability (vacations, meetings, etc.).
• Coordinates weekend, evening and holiday assignments.
• Checks tasks and emails daily and follows through on requests in a timely manner.
• May assist with the communication of HHA orientation to appropriate clinicians and track/monitor supervision visits as required.
• Facilitates staffing ongoing cases under the guidance of the supervisors of each program.
• Manages staff call-outs in collaboration with appropriate supervisor.

2. Agency Communication Liaison

• Effectively triages communications between internal and external customers via phone, fax, e-mail or in person. This includes communication to/from phone services outside of office hours.
• Facilitates communication of issues to appropriate clinical supervisors.
• Efficiently and effectively manages relationships and communications between clinical services and office staff.
• Serves as the agency receptionist and will assist visitors to connect with appropriate agency staff.
• Maintains relationships with various supply vendors.

3. Agency Administrative Support

• Responsible for ordering office supplies, some medical supplies and PPE and reconciles appropriate invoices.
• Manages supply closet/storage.
• Manages equipment tracking, monitoring and quality checks.
• Maintains any logs regarding staff in-service education.
• Maintains master manuals.
• Assists with new employee orientations as appropriate.

4. Accounts Receivable Support

a. Posts private pay payments in accordance with deadlines for timely payment as well as Netsmart payment entry procedures.

b. Mails paper claims in a timely manner each month

c. Prepares bank deposits in a timely manner and enters contract and supply charges into patient accounts.

5. Lifeline Technician

• Responsible to do installs and disconnects of Lifeline systemin our client’s home. Responds to trouble-shoot technical problems and teaches clients for regular use and emergencies.
• Maintains equipment and inventory.

6. Home Health Aide Scheduling and Support

• Responsible for assigning HHA to clients as ordered by primary care nurse.
• Develops good working relationships with both professional and paraprofessional staff to assure cooperation and teamwork in scheduling and working together to cover the ordered frequency and duration of visits to provide care to the clients and accommodate staff and time requests.
• Approves or denies time off requests (with input from clinical supervisors) based on available coverage, previous time off requests, holiday commitments, and if necessary, length of service. Grants time off as far in advance as possible. Tracks all time off requests for the purpose of fairness and consistency.
• Informs clinical supervisors and administrator (when appropriate) in a timely fashion of any performance issues for Home Health Aides related to attendance, time recording issues, tardiness issues, and in-service attendance concerns. Provides appropriate documentation for counseling provided to the Home Health Aides related to these issues.
• Documents and immediately informs the clinical supervisor of any complaints or concerns received from client/families related to Home Health Aide performance.
• Collaborates with staff for timecard receipt, inputs data to EMR or payroll system, clarifies need for changes and corrections to ensure the accuracy of timekeeping records and mileage payments.
• Assists with new employee orientations as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a calm and efficient manner.
• Ability to meet constant demands of clinical staff in the delivery of care.
• Ability to input data in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Competency in telephone skills and etiquette.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and contacts.
• Competency in organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge and competence in computer functions and the use of computers.
• Knowledge of home care and hospice process.

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Healthcare or medical insurance experience. Experience in effectively working with people in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in an efficient manner.

Full benefits – 37.50 hours a week – 5 days – no weekends.

Full time, eligible for benefits, working in the Hartford County to generate business for McLean Life Plan Community supporting all campus services. Creating new and maintaining existing relationships with physicians, other medical professionals, community and senior organizations, special interest groups and other potential referral sources. Create visibility in the wider community with individuals.
Collaborate with each service line manager/supervisor and clinical teams to increase appropriate and timely referrals.