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Chelsea, MI/Grand Rapids, MI, March 23, 2020 – UMRC & Porter Hills announces that, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is continuing to hire a variety of team members to provide care and support for the older adults it serves at locations across Michigan. 

Openings include caregivers, such as certified nurse assistants (CNAs), nurses, and resident care assistants; dining and dietary; housekeeping and environmental services; and other professional positions. 

“At a time when other businesses and organizations are closing or restricting their hours due to COVID-19, UMRC & Porter Hills is growing to provide outstanding care and services for older adults and families,” says Michelle Baldwin Henderson, UMRC & Porter Hills Chief Human Resources Officer. “Since February, we have hired 93 new team members for our locations stretching from shore to shore, and we continue to grow.” 

“Throughout our combined 160 years of experience, UMRC & Porter Hills has always focused on the health and well-being of the older adults we are privileged to serve,” says President and CEO, Steve Fetyko. “Providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for older adults and our care team is our top priority.” 

UMRC & Porter Hills is also safeguarding the health and well-being of its caregiving and frontline team members and their families, says Fetyko. “We are proudly committed to going above and beyond to ensure extra protections and supports for our ‘healthcare heroes’ who do so much to provide quality care for older adults.” 

To learn more about career opportunities at Porter Hills, e-mail: LoveYourCareer@porterhills.org 

For opportunities with UMRC, e-mail: LoveYourCareer@umrc.com 

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Building on a foundation of 114 years of service, United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that promotes the wellness, dignity and independence of older adults, by providing high quality, innovative and compassionate senior 

residential and supportive services. Celebrating 50 years, the mission of Porter Hills is to be trusted experts serving seniors with grace. Its vision is to be nationally recognized as an unparalleled leader and partner in senior services. In March 2019, UMRC & Porter Hills affiliated, under shared governance and leadership. Together, UMRC & Porter Hills represent the second largest nonprofit senior living organization in Michigan. With a tradition of exceptional quality and a commitment to cutting-edge care, these faith-based organizations and their affiliates combine to serve more than 6,700 older adults each year, from 24 locations and service lines, across 22 counties in Michigan’s lower peninsula. umrc.com|734.433.1000 and porterhills.org|616.949.4975