As an employee at Home of the Good Shepherd, you’ll have access to a variety of benefits designed to support you at work and in life. Listed below are just a few examples of the many benefits we offer our team members. Please note: Home of the Good Shepherd does not sponsor U.S. work visas.
Health & Wellness
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance & AD&D coverage
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PTO Policy
1–3 Years of Employment
- 7 sick days
- 2 personal days for full-time employees
- 1 week of vacation every 6 months
- Option to buy out 1 week annually
4–10 Years of Employment
- 7 sick days
- 3 personal days for full-time employees
- 1 “Staff Appreciation Day” for full-time and part-time employees
- 1 week of vacation every 4 months (3 weeks/year)
- Option to buy out up to 2 weeks annually
10+ Years of Employment
- 7 sick days
- 3 personal days for full-time employees
- 1 “Staff Appreciation Day” for full-time and part-time employees
- 1 week of vacation every 3 months (4 weeks/year)
- Option to buy out up to 2 weeks annually
403(b) Plan with Employer Match
- Eligible to contribute immediately upon hire
- Current employer match (at the employer’s discretion):
- $500/year for employees with 1–5 years of service
- $1,000/year for employees with 6+ years of service
- Fully vested after six years of service
- Pre-tax and Roth options, plus rollover contributions accepted
Referral Bonus Program
- Available to all staff in all departments
- $600 total:
- $100 after the referral begins orientation
- $250 after 90 days of successful employment
- $250 after six months of successful employment
Education, Training & Career Growth
- Tuition assistance for qualifying nursing programs (terms and conditions apply)
- 8 hours of orientation and 40+ hours of hands-on training
- Career growth opportunities based on skills, interests, and experience
Example career paths:
- Direct Care Nursing – Aide, PCA, HHA, Med Tech
- LPN Nursing – Cart Nurse, Supervisor, Manager, Administration
- Dietary – Diet Aide, Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Cook, Supervisor, Manager
Compensation & Incentives
- Great pay that reflects your experience and impact
- Shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.
- Attendance incentives reward consistent punctuality and reliability
Our Commitment to a Caring Culture
We’re committed to a team-driven, positive culture where employees feel valued and connected.
- Recognizing contributions
- Encouraging internal promotions
- Sharing news through employee newsletters and monthly HR/QA meetings
- Celebrating new staff members and milestones