Before becoming an operations manager at UPS Healthcare, Jennifer Vandgrift always knew she wanted to help others. She began her career in healthcare – first as an emergency medical technician, then as a certified nursing assistant – before earning her nursing license. But once she became a mum, Jennifer needed a job with great benefits and flexibility. She found both at UPS.
From the ER to UPS: One mum’s journey to flexibility and opportunity
Former nurse finds great benefits at UPS
Jennifer chose a long-term career at UPS after experiencing the difference in flexibility and support. At UPS, she found a workplace that prioritised her family’s well-being – giving her the freedom to be there when it mattered most. That level of care made all the difference.
More than a payslip: ‘As a nurse, the pay was good’, she continued. ‘At UPS, in addition to great pay, I have great benefits. I used my benefits, built up my 401(k), and was finally able to buy my first car – and my first house. That kind of security meant everything to me. It is why I stayed.’
The best part? ‘I'm still very engaged in patient care’, Jennifer shared. ‘Everything we do at UPS Healthcare impacts nurses, doctors and first responders on a daily basis. I always tell people that I am still nursing ... it is just in a different capacity.”
Did you know?
- UPS provides a range of paid time off benefits, including discretionary days, holidays and up to six weeks of personal time off based on tenure.
- We offer eligible employees 10 days of leave to care for a child, parent or spouse. Only 23% of large employers offer paid leave to care for a family member other than a new child.
- UPS provides a suite of no-cost health resources to support our employees and their families like mental health counseling, a personalised health concierge and expert guidance for surgery care.