Openings

Director of Communications

Responsible to:
Prioress General and Director of Development

Job Summary:
This position serves as the primary resource person for external communications, including media and public relations programs that support the ministries of the Congregation and upholds, articulates and exhibits the charism/mission, values and vision of the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in all forms of communication.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains relationships with civic and church communities, organizations and individuals to raise awareness of the presence, mission and works of the Congregation.
• Serves as facilitator between the media and the Congregation.
• Oversee the design and prepare print-ready copy for publication of printed materials while ensuring consistent use of logo and the mission in all material.
• Updates the Congregational website and Monastery Creations e-commerce site.
• Gathers information and conducts interviews for feature articles, writes articles and other items as requested for Spirit & Life magazine, promotional brochures, direct mail pieces, website, news releases, etc.
• Takes and edits photos and video for a variety of needs and projects.
• Coordinates all social media. This includes providing content for a variety of channels and monitoring all accounts for activity.
• Places and designs print and radio ads for a variety of departments including development, vocations, altar breads, Monastery Creations and human resources.
• Provides coverage of special events such as, but not limited to, assemblies, jubilees and other Congregational gatherings.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with media personnel and alerts them to story ideas and coordinates media requests for interviews.
• Maintains association with or follows news from professional organizations to stay current on issues relating to religious communities. Examples include Communicators for Women Religious, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Catholic Press Association and Catholic News Service.
• May also be asked to work in the development office, inputting data into the donor database and assisting with a variety of development reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Prioress General, Director of Development or their designee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications (or similar area) preferred
• Keeps all sensitive information confidential
• Ability to show good stewardship skills in managing department’s financial resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in AP Style
• Photography and video skills
• Experience in social media management
• Proficiency in using computers and graphic design programs
• Ability to approach people in a manner that creates harmony and promotes cooperation.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the Catholic faith and traditions preferred.

The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration has a job opening for a cook at Our Lady of Rickenbach, the Sisters’ health care facility, in Clyde, Missouri.

The shift is for 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekly; every other weekend is mandatory.

Please call Administrator Brandi Bix at (660) 944-2287 for more information or to fill out an application. All applicants are subject to background and drug screening. The congregation is an EEOC.

JOB DESCRIPTION: PART-TIME COOK

Responsible to:

Administrator

Job Summary:

Prepares meals according to meal plan for Sister residents of Our Lady of Rickenbach Health Care Center

Essential Functions:

• Prepares special diets for special needs: pureed, diabetic, renal, low sodium, and other medically specified diets
• Keeps Dietary Supervisor informed of groceries and supplies needed
• Prepares and serves meals to appropriate dining areas in a timely manner and attractive presentation
• Demonstrates good stewardship in the responsible use of food stuffs and creative use of left-overs
• Keeps dietary area clean and sanitary
• Maintains kitchen equipment in clean and working order, reporting any problems to Dietary Supervisor
• Adapts to special occasions by preparing special meals and activity snacks when needed
• Assists with other duties as requested by Administrator or Dietary Supervisor

Requirements:

• Able stand for long hours, frequent bending, stooping
• Prefer some knowledge of food preparation
• Able to lift 25-50 pounds without restrictions
• Able to adapt to emergencies or changes in day-to-day plan
• Able to take instructions from supervisor
• Good time management skills

Must be 18 years or older

The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are hiring a certified Nursing Aide for residents at their healthcare facility, Our Lady of Rickenbach. There are openings of one for each shift.

Two shift times: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Pay: There is a shift differential of $0.25 for afternoons and a $0.50 shift differential for overnight.

Responsible to:

Director of Nursing, Operations Manager and Sister Superior

Job Summary:

Care for Sister residents’ physical, emotional and social needs. Helps Sisters by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, monitoring vital signs. A nursing aide will be required to work every other weekend and alternating holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Physical care of Sisters includes shower, oral care, hair care and toileting;
• Emotional care of Sisters includes encouraging independence, showing them respect, taking time with them, frequent visits to check on them;
• Care for Sisters’ social needs includes talking with them at mealtime, visiting them stroll outside or in the hall with them, engaging Sisters in conversations and activities;
• Assist in transporting Sisters to any activities;
• Answer call lights;
• Practice good hygiene and hand washing techniques after each patient contact;
• Change bed linens and keep rooms neat and orderly, maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment;
• Deliver meals and snacks to Sisters in the morning and afternoon;
• Feed or assist Sister to eat, giving them individual attention;
• Give range of motion exercises when indicated;
• Prepare Sisters for trips to doctors, bathing and dressing in clean clothing;
• Clean Sisters’ desktops, bedside tables and cabinets in their presence;
• Empty and clean commodes or bedpans after use;
• Rinse soiled c-pads and diapers as necessary;
• Stock Sisters’ rooms and supply area as needed;
• Report changed to charge nurse concerning each Sister;
• Responsible for Sisters’ personal laundry;
• Responsible for cleaning up food spills or accidents immediately;
• May be required to transport Sisters to physician in convent vehicle or in your own vehicle with reimbursement and
• Other duties may be assigned by administrator or lead charge nurse.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check;
• Lift 25 to 50 pounds without restrictions, bending and stooping;
• Ability to work well with others and be able to multi-task;
• Dependability;
• Have good communication skills;
• Demonstrate compassion toward Sister residents; and
• Be able to take instruction from others.

The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are hiring a Nurse Aide for residents at their healthcare facility, Our Lady of Rickenbach. We also offer paid on-the-job training.

Responsible to:

Director of Nursing, Operations Manager and Sister Superior

Job Summary:

Care for Sister residents’ physical, emotional and social needs. Helps Sisters by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs, monitoring vital signs. A nursing aide will be required to work every other weekend and alternating holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Physical care of Sisters includes shower, oral care, hair care and toileting;
• Emotional care of Sisters includes encouraging independence, showing them respect, taking time with them, frequent visits to check on them;
• Care for Sisters’ social needs includes talking with them at mealtime, visiting them stroll outside or in the hall with them, engaging Sisters in conversations and activities;
• Assist in transporting Sisters to any activities;
• Answer call lights;
• Practice good hygiene and hand washing techniques after each patient contact;
• Change bed linens and keep rooms neat and orderly, maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment;
• Deliver meals and snacks to Sisters in the morning and afternoon;
• Feed or assist Sister to eat, giving them individual attention;
• Give range of motion exercises when indicated;
• Prepare Sisters for trips to doctors, bathing and dressing in clean clothing;
• Clean Sisters’ desktops, bedside tables and cabinets in their presence;
• Empty and clean commodes or bedpans after use;
• Rinse soiled c-pads and diapers as necessary;
• Stock Sisters’ rooms and supply area as needed;
• Report changed to charge nurse concerning each Sister;
• Responsible for Sisters’ personal laundry;
• Responsible for cleaning up food spills or accidents immediately;
• May be required to transport Sisters to physician in convent vehicle or in your own vehicle with reimbursement and
• Other duties may be assigned by administrator or lead charge nurse.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check;
• Lift 25 to 50 pounds without restrictions, bending and stooping;
• Ability to work well with others and be able to multi-task;
• Dependability;
• Have good communication skills;
• Demonstrate compassion toward Sister residents; and
• Be able to take instruction from others.