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Bishop Gadsden

(Private)  
Managed Care
250 - 500 employees  |  
Approx. 5 active jobs   |  Website
Overview

As the Southeast's leading life care retirement community, Bishop Gadsden has more than 450 residents and 300 employees that shape the vibrant character and active lifestyle on our 70-acre campus. We are located on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. While we have first-class facilities in an amazing city, it is the people, relationships and friendships that make us who we are today.

Founded in 1850 through the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, Bishop Gadsden is the state's only non-profit, church sponsored life care retirement community. We welcome everyone, regardless of faith background.

Our state-of-the art community is recognized nationally for its architectural design and community service commitment. Additionally, Bishop Gadsden has been continually noted for our financial stability. In 2009, Fitch Ratings affirmed our "BBB" credit rating, noting that out of about 2,000 Continuing Care Retirement Communities in the United States, only 152 of them were rated by Fitch.

Career Opportunities

Ready to make a difference in someone's life? Bishop Gadsden may be the place for you. We offer a working environment with a true sense of family and community. As an employee, you will be part of our dedicated team whose daily work is valued and truly appreciated by the residents and administration. More than 95 percent of our staff is "proud to work at Bishop Gadsden." We have more than 330 full-time and part-time staff members in a variety of care and service positions. Our nursing staff appreciates the excellent staffing ratios that provide adequate time to care for residents. Flexible scheduling is available with every other weekend off and differential pay for the weekends worked.

The dining service team has the opportunity to work with certified chefs in modern, well-equipped kitchens for upscale catering events, formal fine dining, and casual dining settings. Our positions allow for development with the possibility for advancement.

Bishop Gadsden is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Bishop Gadsden offers many benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and an array of supplemental benefits for our employees and their families. We also offer a flexible paid time off program, a 401k plan with employer matching contribtuion, tuition reimbursement, and free use of our fitness center.

For a comprehensive description of all of the benefits Bishop Gadsden offers, please view the Employee Benefit Guide (PDF).

Our complete Health Benefit Package includes:

       
  • Medical Insurance
       
  • Health Reimbursement Account
       
  • Flexible Spending Account
       
  • Dental Insurance
       
  • Vision Plan
       
  • Company Paid Group Life Insurance
       
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
       
  • Short Term Disability
       
  • Long Term Disability
       
  • AFLAC products

Flexible Paid Time Off

Full time employees can earn up to 22 days off per year.

401(K) Retirement Fund

Bishop Gadsden contributes up to 4% of your annual gross earnings. Available to full and part-time employees, who work at least 20 hours per week.

Additional Benefits

       
  • Tuition Reimbursement
       
  • Employee Assistance Program
       
  • Fitness Center
       
  • Reduced cost for meals
       
  • Free parking
       
  • CPR classes offered on-campus at no charge
       
  • Preferred Banking Partnerships
       
  • Smoking cessation products available through our on-site pharmacy at no charge
       
  • Wellness Programs
Hiring Process

Welcome to Bishop Gadsden! We're glad you have chosen to join our team! We hope that you will find Bishop Gadsden to be an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Once you have been given a conditional offer you should contact the Human Resources Department so that you can begin the pre-employment process. Before you can begin in your new position, you must first complete our pre-employment screenings. This process takes at least nine days to complete, so it is important to begin as soon as you are able.

The hiring process takes nine days at minimum. Screenings include:


       
  • Drug Screen
       
  • Fit For Duty Exam
       
  • Two-step PPD (tuberculin skin test)
       
  • Background Report (Which May Include: Employment Verification, Education Verification, Criminal Record, Consumer Record, Credit History, Driving Record, Social Security Verification, Public Records History)
       
  • Physical ability test for positions with a lifting requirement of 50 pounds or greater

Once you have successfully completed this process, Human Resources will schedule your Bishop Gadsden orientation. The orientation sessions last approximately 3 hours. You will need to bring important information with you to this session which will be discussed with you upon meeting with the Human Resources Department.

Once you have completed this orientation, your supervisor will schedule your departmental orientation. The length of this orientation varies by position.
Contact

Bishop Gadsden
1 Bishop Gadsden Way
Charleston, SC 29412
800.373.2384
843.762.3300
843.762.6119 Fax