Our Workplace
If you are interested in working at FBH, please download a job application and send to:
Fairport Baptist Homes
4646 Nine Mile Point Road
Fairport, NY 14450
Fairport Baptist Homes offers a competitive benefits package including the following:
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Accident/Cancer Insurance
Supplemental Short-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Savings Accounts
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking
Discounted Tickets
Below are the departments that keep FBH running smoothly.
Support Services
Buildings and Grounds
The Department of Buildings and Grounds provides support services to ensure the safety, security, and maintenance of the Fairport Baptist Homes campus. Fifteen employees work full time not only to protect the place and the residents and staff, but also to enhance the quality of their lives.
They maintain and repair the physical plant of the nursing home and Seasons Child Care, including security and sprinkler systems, HVAC, boiler room, electrical systems and generators. Porters provide room setups for meetings and assist with all receiving of supplies, furniture, and food. They help with moving and trash removal, including medical waste, and ensure proper operations of fire safety and paging systems. They also provide nightly patrols of parking lots as well as the entire campus.
Grounds people ensure that the campus is safe, clean, and attractive and maintain lawns and plantings not only for the nursing home, but also for Fairport Apartments, Deland Acres, ElizAl Court, and the Northfield.
To contact the Buildings and Grounds Department, please call Jane DeRycke, (585) 388-2351 or email her directly.
Beauty Parlor
For the convenience of its residents, the Fairport Baptist Homes maintains a full-service fully-licensed beauty salon, a brightly-lit room tucked into an area off the basement hallway, offering a full range of services to male and female residents alike.
This non-clinical amenity, an informal club of regulars and staff much like that of any other salon, contributes to the residents’ sense of dignity and well-being, recalling a stage in the residents’ lives before wheelchairs, chronic illness, and long-term care became a daily reality. Haircuts, shampoos, and permanent waves, all combined with casual and cheerful conversation with their regular hairdressers, recalls a familiar everyday routine. For many residents, their visit to the salon is the highlight of their week.
Chaplains
Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries(FBHCM) is commited to caring for the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. We honor that which gives a person meaning, purpose, and connection to something great than him or herself. For those who profess a faith affiliation, we attempt to nurture that connection and help their faith grow.
Chaplains are part of the care team at FBHCM, supporting residents, registrants, clients, and their families through the challenges and joys of later life.
Finance
The Finance Office is responsible for administration of all financial areas of the various entities of Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries, Inc. and the FBH Caring Ministries Foundation, where the Finance Office works collaboratively to process gifts and maintain accurate donor information.
The Finance Office oversees all aspects of financial operations, including accounting practices, prepares budgets, preparation and interpretation of financial and statistical reports, tax and audit functions; directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts; prepares payroll payouts; monitors expenses; approves invoices; maintains required government documentation for such agencies as Medicare and Medicaid.
This Office has direct responsibility for billing for all operations and maintenance of internal controls for investment and accounting systems. It monitors accounts receivables and implements collection procedures as necessary.
The Finance Office coordinates all fiscal year-end activities including supervising and auditing physical inventory count, scheduling outside audit, and preparing all needed financial information. The principal challenge facing this position is ensuring the compliance of all transactions with approved accounting policies and procedures.
Housekeeping/Laundry
This department strives to keep the public areas of the building and every household clean, sanitary, odor-free, and comfortable at all times and is responsible for the first impression of Fairport Baptist Homes when people come to visit.
All furniture, surfaces, floors, and other areas in the resident rooms and great rooms are cleaned daily.
Social Work
The primary role of the Social Worker is to meet the psychosocial needs of the individual Resident which will provide services, based upon a comprehensive assessment, which will assure the maximum attainable quality of life for the residents, the Residents’ emotional and physical well being, self determination, self respect and dignity. By helping to facilitate a smooth transition from your home to our home a Social Worker will meet you on the day of admission and will provide the initial orientation for you, along with your family. The Social Worker will provide any needed supportive counseling surrounding adjustment to placement at Fairport Baptist Homes, and will be available for you and your family from time of admission through discharge.
The Social Worker will work closely with a team of staff to uphold and further the mission, vision and values of Fairport Baptist Homes. For more information, you may contact any one of the following: Jocelyn Fisher, BSW (585)388-2332 or Jfisher@fbhcm.org; Stacey Carney, MSW (585)388-2328 or Scarney@fbhcm.org; Brad Hess, BA (585)388-2329 or bhess@fbhcm.org
Staff Education
Staff Education at the Fairport Baptist Homes is a vital part of the ongoing educational process of our staff. Our Staff Education Training (SET) Room provides staff with an area where staff can come to attend in-services, programs, and events offered throughout the month. In addition, staff may take advantage of computer in-services, as well as sign out a variety of books, DVDs, and videotapes for study at home or on the job.
In-Services
In-services are offered on a monthly basis and include facility-mandated programs as well as a variety of topics. A Staff Education Event and In-service Calendar is provided to staff with the first paycheck of the month to allow staff plenty of time to schedule their in-service time in advance. These in-services are an informative, interesting way to stay abreast of current trends, as well as provide opportunities for new learning.
Pathways to Leadership Training ProgramThe Pathways to Leadership for Nurses Program is a program that assists nurses in obtaining and perfecting a leadership role while caring for Residents and working alongside and guiding their staff.
Community Life Specialists
Fairport Baptist Homes’ Community Life Specialists, or Therapeutic Recreational Specialists, provide recreation activities for residents. Using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings, they improve and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of FBH residents.
They organize and implement a wide variety of activities help to prevent or to alleviate physical, mental, and social problems. Activities at Fairport Baptist Homes include a broad range so that all residents might participate and enjoy them. They include card and board games such as Scrabble, bridge, and Yahtzee; active games such as exercise, Wii and bowling; Red Hat and Men’s Club meetings; crafts, book clubs, discussions about political issues and current events; gardening; trivia; and weekly intergenerational activities with youngsters from FBH’s child care center. Outings might include trips to local restaurants, the zoo, a pumpkin patch, farm markets, and shops. Birthday dinners celebrate residents’ special days, and there are abundant ice cream socials hosted by FBH’s Women’s Service Board, as well as entertainment by such groups as the New Horizons Band and barbershop quartets, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as school and church groups. Picnics for residents take place on FBH’s spacious front lawn, and they enjoy regular holiday parties and staff talent shows. Faith-based activities include Bible study, Mass and other worship services. There is even companion dog training, with regular visits to residents by pets of all kinds. All these activities are organized and supervised by the community life specialists in order to enhance the quality of our residents’ daily lives.
Through these activities, the community life specialists work to improve residents’ self-confidence and self-control and relieve depression and anger. They maximize residents’ potential for independence and their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, enhancing their quality of life.
They assess residents using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, families, and residents themselves. They then develop and carry out care plans with varied activities and interventions consistent with residents’ needs and interests.
FBH’s community life specialists help residents socialize and integrate into the community. They use leisure activities—especially structured group programs—to improve and maintain residents’ general health and well-being.
For more information, please contact Hilda Thompson, Director of Resident Enhancement, (585) 388-2323, email Hilda Thompson.
Below are some of the programs and perks to being a part of the FBH family.
Awards
Annual Staff Awards
Every year, annual staff awards are given out to staff members who exemplify the mission, vision and values of Fairport Baptist Homes. Per specific criteria, the awards given out at the Annual Senior Staff Recognition Luncheon are Employee of the Year, Most Valuable Contributor, Dr. Marcena Ricker Award, and The President’s Award. Each recipient receives a plaque, a monetary gift, have their names printed in the internal staff newsletter, The INSIDER.
FBH Superstars
FBH Superstars is a bi-weekly award program that recognizes staff members for going “above and beyond” their job roles and duties and demonstrating teamwork, selflessness, and assistance towards others. Staff members may be nominated by fellow co-workers, Residents, Residents’ family members and/or or visitors. Recipients of this award receive a special designated parking spot for a two-week period, which follows the Homes’ pay period. The winner’s name, along with the names of the other nominees, is announced in our staff newsletter, The INSIDER. FBH Superstars are also invited to the annual “Red Carpet” event in their honor; a party with food, fun, and prizes to show appreciation and recognition to those staff members who are true Superstars!
Monthly Departmental Recognition
The Monthly Departmental Recognition is a type of pay-it-forward program. Every month selected departments and their staff members receive recognition for the wonderful jobs they do and the contributions they make to Fairport Baptist Homes through a decorated bulletin board, special tokens of appreciation, and treats all month long. The following month, these departments then pay it forward to other departments, and so on!
Professional Leadership Award (PAL)
As a continuation to the Pathways to Leadership Program, the PAL award recognize nurses, who through their leaderhsip and professional skills, help to solve household problems, address concerns, promote teamwork, and exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Fairport Baptist Homes. Nurses are chosen by the Nursing Administrators and Clinical Specialists, and receive a gold star trophy and their names printed in the Fairport Baptist Homes’ internal staff newsletter, The INSIDER.
Caring Connections
Comprised only from monies donated by staff on a voluntary basis, this fund assists staff with emergency essentials, such as gas, milk, or diapers. Upon request, staff can borrow up to $20-$30 for these needs.
Operation Joyful Giving
Operation Joyful Giving is a fund available to staff with children up to age 18 who may need a little assistance at holiday time.
Throughout the year, via private donations and bake sales, monies are collected to assist staff members during this stressfull time of year. As the Christmas Season nears, staff can notify Human Resources personally or anonymously that they would like their family added to this special list to receive a $25 gift card per family.
Taskforces
MVP Wellness
The MVP Wellness Program at FBH focuses on preventive health measures and wellness in the workplace. Throughout the year, programs and events are offered to staff to provide information on topics such as understanding diabetes, getting financially fit, smoking cessation workshops, indicators of depression, and the benefits of walking. In addition, the MVP Wellness Program at FBH bulletin board alerts staff to various events such as Men’s Health Week, Summer Safety Month, and October’s “Go Red for Women” campaign for the betterment of woman’s heart health, as well as provide staff with opportunities to participate in community “walks” to benefit breast cancer prevention, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Relay for Life, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Programs such as Eat Well, Live Well, and Maintain, Don’t Gain are also offered to staff to assist in the weight-loss process while encouraging an obtainable, healthy lifestyle.
Mission in Motion (MIM)
Mission in Motion is a program of Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries that began in September of 2009, designed to enhance and encourage staff to contemplate their spirtiual journey at FBH through a variety of interactive and self-reflective activities and discussions. Four workshops, entittled Remember, Respect, Reflect, and Relate meant to inform and inspire staff, focused on the faith-based principles upon which the Fairport Baptist Homes Caring Ministries was built.
Recognition Taskforce
One of Fairport Baptist Homes’ Core Value is, “We believe in celebrating accomplishments.” Therefore, the Homes has established a Recognition Task Force consisting of staff members that meet on a regular basis to review, create, and administer staff member recognition programs. The following are programs currently in place at FBH: Employee of the Year, Distinguished Performer Award, Most Valuable Contributor, Department Recognition, FBH Superstars, and Perfect Attendance Award. All of these recognition/award programs serve as only a small part on behalf of FBH to let staff know how much their professional and personal contributions to FBH are appreciated.
Resident Life Enhancement
Maintaining the quality of life for our Residents at the Fairport Baptist Homes is one of our prioirties. Therefore, the Resident Life Enhancement Task Force’s goal is to help identify, address, and create solutions to issues that will improve upon the quality of life for our Residents.
Safety Network
The Safety Network at FBH is a taskforce whose goal and objective it is to develop, implement, and ensure the adherence to safety rules, regulations, and policy throughout the Homes as mandated by the facility, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and/or OSHA. The Safety Network is also responsible for addressing current statistical nursing home information pertinent to our facility, addressing concerns and making changes/updates when and where necessary.
