Almost half a century ago, something new, exciting and with tremendous potential for the future happened in Western North Carolina. August 1975 and Givens Estates was established as a nonprofit senior living organization, becoming the foundation and predecessor of Givens Communities – and the culmination of an expressed desire by Marion J. Givens. For many … Continued
Givens Communities Training and Development Department announces the Summer 2024 Nurse Aide class has successfully completed training and passed their state exams. Our congratulations to Deja Shivers, Rita Massey, Jaret Foreman and Mary Odems on obtaining CNA licensure. The group now have assignment at Givens Communities Health Centers as part of a team providing quality … Continued
Givens Communities is the featured “Partner Spotlight” of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce in a monthly newsletter. The article cites how Givens Communities has chosen to make an intentional focus on a culture and environment that is centered on inclusivity and creating sense of belonging for all individuals to feel safe coming to work … Continued
Givens Highland Farms supports inclusion and diversity, in ways big and small, including the Givens Communities quarterly newsletter published with a Spanish language edition. Discovery Spanish newsletter July Aug Sept 2024
Click this link: Discovery newsletter July Aug Sept 2024
Gardening is considered among the best activities for seniors, with physical, mental and social benefits. Research shows gardening lowers blood pressure, provides low impact exercise, improves dexterity and motor skills, and relieves stress. A good example of all those benefits can be found at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain. The gardening group at this … Continued
Givens Communities is a regional workplace of choice, committed to fostering an inclusive and meaningful environment for team members. A nonprofit senior living organization of four distinct campuses across Western North Carolina, with Givens Estates in Asheville, Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, Givens Great Laurel in Waynesville and Givens Gerber Park in south Asheville, … Continued
This week, Givens Career Growth Program, a comprehensive performance strategy developed to support professional development of team members at Givens Communities, celebrated its inaugural success. “In the senior living field in the past, the avenues for professional growth and development have – far too often – been limited,” said Kevin Schwab, CEO of Givens Communities. … Continued
What exactly is Givens Communities? Take a moment to learn about us and our market-rate and affordable housing options, home care programs, philanthropy endeavors, local outreach efforts, desirable workplace environment, and all the many things that makes Givens Communities a leader in senior living and services here.
The Givens Communities Nurse Aide Training Program is currently underway with its fourth cohort of students. Created in late 2022, this “earn while you learn” program brings new team members onboard for a 10-week training program. Students spend part time in class learning the North Carolina State Nurse Aide curriculum, and part time working in … Continued
