Employment

Since Heartwood Homes Senior Living opened its first Home on January 1, 2002, the quality of our team members has remained one of the main characteristics that sets us apart. We offer a unique, challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive salary and benefits, as well as the opportunity for both personal and professional growth. In fact, many current and past employees repeatedly state that we are The Fox Valley’s “Greatest Assisted Living Homes to Work at!” Nowhere else will you achieve the rewarding personal and professional growth you'll experience working in our care-focused environment contributing to resident needs and expanding your sense of self.We're always looking for outstanding people with a Heart for service to join our team. Please look below for information regarding the application process.

Please complete an application. You may either mail the application, or for a faster response time from us, you may personally hand deliver the application to one of our Homes. A Director and the RN Administrator / Owner will screen applications and select a limited number of candidates for an interview. There are times where immediate interviews will be offered. Otherwise, applicants selected for consideration will be contacted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate an interview.

Heartwood Homes Senior Living is looking for volunteers who have the time and willingness to make a difference. People who find fulfillment in learning about new things, being involved in their communities, and helping people who are experiencing the enjoyment of residing in one of the Fox Valleys finest Assisted Living Homes. If you’ve got what it takes, call us!

Heartwood Homes Senior Living has a student volunteer program year round, or just for the summer months. Students, ages 14 through 17, have an opportunity to gain experience and skills, as well as earn community service hours to meet scholarship and/or graduation requirements. The summer program runs from June – August. Give us a call – we are very flexible with scheduling.

All potential volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application form. Once your application has been received, we will contact you for an interview and we can discuss specific areas you would be interested in volunteering in. As part of the Heartwood Homes Senior Living Family, all volunteers are required to attend a brief new volunteer orientation, and get a Tuberculosis test. All perspective volunteers will have reference and background checks prior to volunteering. For more information about the volunteer opportunities at Heartwood Homes Senior Living, please call and ask to speak to a Director.

My reasons for choosing to perform my volunteer hours in the assisted living environment do have, I must admit, personal motives. My father is in the early stages of dementia and it will not be long before such a facility is home to him...Since I have been investigating and visiting assisted living sites for almost a year now, I do have an idea of where I don't want dad to go. Being sure of where I want him to go is another decision altogether...At any rate, I had been leaning towards Heartwood Homes. Recently purchased by a new owner, Jason Schmitz, I liked his motivation and sense of real commitment to providing quality care. When I approached him about working at the facility to earn extra credit for a class he was very receptive to the idea. This guy, I thought, has nothing to hide - two points for the administrator. As I pulled into the shared driveway I was again impressed with the curb appeal. (The two facilities) are pleasant looking and well tended. Upon entering the home the thought immediately struck me that this facility did not at all smell like what I remembered nursing homes to smell like as a teen, for I was met with the pleasant smell of appealing aromas. A mix of fabric softener and roasting chicken... In conclusion, I would like to say that this experience has helped me on several levels. I feel a stronger sense of conviction that it is OKAY that dad will be moving into a facility such as this as long as it is a home as well cared for and as warm as Heartwood Homes.

I have been a Paramedic with a local ambulance service for many years. As a medic, I have been called to many local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and CBRF’s. There are very few that are able to “match and maintain” the high standard of care and compassion that Heartwood Homes makes look so easy. Not only is the house home like, the meals are nutritious and varied. The staff members treat the residents like family…. Their family! I was so impressed with Heartwood Homes, I became a Caregiver and am now a part of the Heartwood Family too.

I really liked working all the different shifts and a big thanks to everyone who “showed me the ropes” on the various shifts!! Everyone at HHSL is so excellent at interacting with the residents, which was inspiring to see compared to my CNA clinicals where the residents were basically ignored. Thanks again to all the staff. I wish you all the best and will miss working with you!