Massachusetts
Careers in Healthcare
Caring for our patients and employees is part of Whittier Health Network’s tradition of excellence since 1982. Join our team and see first hand why WHN is the first choice in Health Care.
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the opportunities our Network can provide you.
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Our Mission
Through our comprehensive and fully integrated network of facilities, the Whittier family will partner with our communities, area hospitals, insurers, and medical staff to provide safe, high quality, personalized healthcare to patients and residents. Working hand-in-hand with patients, residents and their families, we will provide tailored rehabilitation services, complex medical management, skilled nursing, long-term care, and home healthcare serving the best interests of the people who come to us for care.
Our Vision
We will enhance the lives of people experiencing illness and disability through our culture of hope and compassion. We will lead the community in providing superior healthcare across the continuum of care.
Our Core Values
Family is our guiding principle. We will treat everyone – our patients, visitors, professional partners, and each other with respect and dignity as if we were all members of one family.
Open Positions
Company Sponsored Monthly Certification Classes
- Certification classes are offered at company cost: BLS, ACLS, and Dementia training as required by long term facilities.
Vacation Time
- Full & part-time employees are eligible to accrue vacation time based on years of service & hours worked per week.
Bonus Holiday
- Employees who work 20 - 40 hours are eligible for additional holiday pay.
- Birthday Holiday: Must be taken within the month of your birthday
- Floating Holiday #1: Flexible holiday pay from January 1st - February 28th
- Floating Holiday #2: Flexible holiday pay from October 31st - December 31st
Employee Achievement Bonus
- Clinical & Non-Clinical employees who work 24 hours or more and employed at least one year are eligible to apply for up to $1200/year.
- Objective: To recognize and reward initiative, creativity, productivity, education, competence, and superior contributions to goal achievement.
Employee Recognition
- Monthly Employee awards: Nominated by peers
- Employee of the Year: Nominated by peers
- Years of Service Awards: Every five years of continuous service honored
- Individual facilities also offer employee recognition such as employee activities, Super Star, ice cream social, cookouts, etc.
United Healthcare Medical Insurance
- Regularly scheduled 30-hour employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance 60 days after employment.
- Company contribution to monthly premiums, making it cost-effective.
- Plans offered are Individual, Individual + Spouse, Individual + Child(ren), and Family.
- Health Savings Plans are available to ensure health/dental insurance affordability using pre-taxed dollars.
Ameritas Network Dental Insurance
- Regularly scheduled 20-hour employees are eligible to enroll 60 days after employment.
- Plans offered are Individual, Individual + Spouse, Individual + Child(ren), and Family.
401(k) Retirement Plan
- All employees age 21+ are eligible to participate after 30 days of employment. Employees can enroll in a Roth plan under Mass Mutual, either separate or in addition to 401k.
- Automatic enrollment feature: If no election or waiver is made, employees automatically enroll 3% into a targeted fund.
Meet Our Awesome Team!
Michael Arcidi II, MBA, Administrator
Whittier Home Health Care Agency Michael Arcidi II, MBA Administrator, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Michael has been in the Whittier Health Network for over 9 years and has served in the home health administrator role since 2018. He is a 2015 graduate of Saint...
Melissa Conley, BSN, RN, Home Health Clinical Supervisor
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyMelissa Conley, BSN, RN Home Health Clinical Supervisor, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Melissa graduated from Lawrence Memorial Regis College in 2009 with her associate’s degree in nursing. In 2018, she earned her bachelor’s degree...
Rebecca Slocum, RN, Home Health Registered Nurse
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyRebecca Slocum, RN Home Health Registered Nurse, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Rebecca Slocum, RN is a 1990 NECC graduate. She was a Case Manager for Home Health VNA from 1993 to 2020, worked at the Holy Family Hospital Wound Clinic...
Tracy Cerretani, RN, Home Health RN Case Manager
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyTracy Cerretani, RN Home Health RN Case Manager, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Tracy is a graduate of North Shore Community College, Class of 2000, where she earned her RN license. Her professional career started at Beverly Hospital,...
Mary Sullivan, Home Health Administrative Assistant
Whittier Home Health Care AgencyMary Sullivan Home Health Administrative Assistant, Whittier Home Health Care Agency Mary graduated from Bunker Hill Community College with an Associate’s Degree in science, and from Clark University with a certificate in IT in 2000....
Ryan Barry, NHA, Administrator
Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Ryan Barry, NHA Administrator, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Ryan graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, and then graduated from Merrimack College in 2019 with a Master’s degree in Public...
Brook Griffin, NHA, Administrator
Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook Griffin, NHA Administrator, Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook joined Whittier in 2013 and has been an Administrator with the company since 2016, devoting her leadership abilities and passion for quality care to several of Whittier’s...
Corie Howarth, OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation Services
Sippican Healthcare CenterCorie Howarth, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation Services, Sippican Healthcare Center Corie began working for Health Pro Heritage at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA in May 2020. She has been a board registered and certified...
Jessica Arruda, BSW, LSW, Licensed Social Worker
Sippican Healthcare CenterJessica Arruda, BSW, LSW Licensed Social Worker, Sippican Healthcare Center Jessica received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Providence College in 2002. Her first job out of college was in activities at a nursing home in Rockland MA and...
Karen Richard, Admissions Coordinator
Sippican Healthcare CenterKaren Richard Admissions Coordinator, Sippican Healthcare Center Karen Richard attended Kinyon-Campbell Business School and Bristol Community College. Karen has worked at Sippican Healthcare Center in the Admissions office for 25 years....
Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA, Administrator
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA Administrator, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2010, and has been in the management field since...
Kelly Lygren, LSW, Director of Social Services
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren, LSW Director of Social Services, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Fisher College in 2014, and has worked in the geriatric field in various roles since then. Kelly has...