activity assistant

concierge

nursing assistant

licensed vocational nurse

licensed practical nurse

Kensington Senior Living

I’ve been working at Kensington Place for over a year now. This is my first job as a LVN and the amount of support I received since the beginning has been a blessing. It wasn’t easy for me at first working with memory care but I received tons of support from directors, care managers, activities, and kitchen staff. It’s not easy to find a job where you can work as a team to provide great care and respect for the residents and this community truly carries that quality. 

During this pandemic, Kensington place has done/is doing the best they can to support staff and residents. It’s been really hard seeing how this pandemic has affected our residents. Apart from doing my care as a LVN, I go in there as a friend to our residents to help brighten their day everyday. 

Overall, Kensington place truly holds their values. This community is filled with compassion, support, hugs and laughter. I am blessed to have found this place. This job can be challenging but nothing a hard working, good hearted individual can’t do!

This place has undergone a lot of change in the short time that it’s been open. Management and team cohesion was near impossible because the right people were not in the right place. 

The stress of working in this field is not easy. It makes total sense why there was so much turnover. The caregivers are working diligently to meet the needs of patients who are slowly (for lack of a better word) dying. And they work so hard to be as compassionate and caring as they can be. The rest of the team who don’t directly care for the clients are making a solid effort in treating people with dignity and kindness. There is a culture change happening at Kensington and a lot of backlash for those who have been used to the old ways but the future is good. 

Nothing and no one is perfect, but they truly mean it when they say they want to love and care for your family as they do their own. 

This is a great place to work.

Working during a pandemic can never be easy, but this team has been the backbone in supporting one another during these difficult times. The passion and compassion that each team member has translates to the care that they provide for the residents and each other.

Management does their best to support their teams with great incentives as a reward for their commitment to the mission of Kensington Place. 

If you work diligently and take initiative in your goals, there is no reason you are not able to advance here. I was able to learn and evolve in a short amount of time.

The hardest part of the job would be the loss of a resident whom you've bonded with. 

The second hardest part of the job is navigating through interpersonal issues as well as miscommunication, assumptions, and setting boundaries. We form bonds and relationships with the people we spend most of our time with and it could affect the workplace entirely. 





The team is very collaborative
Management is always present for the frontline team
Team members are trained daily/weekly/monthly
We have team fun weeks and competition days
The community celebrates everyone!
Hardest part of the job is working with all the different personalities
The most enjoyable part of the job is working with all of the different personalities
The Partners of the Company are attentive and present
The industry as whole is stressful and this job can be as well however the team works together which bonds all of us in a unique way.

I have worked for the company for a little over 5 years.  I had the opportunity to work through 3 different positions (all promotions).  The partners walk through campus and care about what happens to the residents and the staff.  There is a high standard of excellence so it is a fast pace.  There is room for new ideas.  There are also high-level access to resources for behavioral intervention and dementia care. Many of my "out of the box" ideas and approaches have been accepted and supported. The investment in the resident's needs is beyond what I have seen in other companies. There is opportunity for growth and development for the team.  It is a diverse environment.

A typical day at the Kensington would be a daily dose of great communication with residents and family members. I have learned that the experience with talking with many different residents has made my occupation very fulfilling. My role as a concierge has given me the opportunity to learn from everyone and that makes working at the Kensington exciting. My co-workers play a vital role in providing a high level of customer service. We work as a team and constantly think of ways we can provide better services for the residents. The most enjoyable part of my job is knowing that I have given a full effort towards giving the residents the best care. Smiling faces from residents, family members and staff fuel my efforts in providing an uplifting atmosphere everyday.

Typical day at work involves doing a lot of rounds to ensure that everything in all neighborhoods is going smoothly. Meeting with nurses and lead care managers to get health care updates about the residents. Also meeting with other department heads to gain more insight about the community. I learned the value of teamwork and how management and your colleagues can be your biggest resource in working effectively. The hardest part of the job was establishing my authority when I had just started but afterwards I got the hang of it. The most enjoyable part was interacting with the residents.

Every department has several exceptional team members. They set the standard so high that really good employees can sometimes seem underwhelming in comparison. People take great pride in making a difference. Residents have a lot of autonomy. Life enrichment team is encouraged to be creative and flexible and the residents are so engaged! The dining team is always complimented for knowing all the residents preferences and for their exceptional kindness. Town halls and group trainings are opportunities for all departments to build teamwork and enhance and share their skills and knowledge. Of course there are opportunities to grow and improve. There is support to do that. 

Don’t work here unless you are in upper management. The job itself was great. People in the higher positions seem to know nothing about business and are only interested in pushing their unrelated personal agendas. People get accused, written up and fired for things you didn’t do, no matter how much of an asset you are to the job. Expect to sacrifice your health, mental health and life and never be appreciated for your contributions. Then having upper management lie and invent misconduct, get you fired and escorted off the property like a criminal. 

Most days I don't consider my work, work. I love working for The Kensington. It's a wonderful company with support for success from all levels. Staff recognition is a big part of The Kensington. We have 2 team member of the month awards, pizza parties for all shifts, an ice cream truck just for the staff, staff cookouts, and a huge holiday party with well over 25 raffles giveaways. Let's not forget recognition for longevity with 5 and 10-year anniversary gifts. While work can get stressful, it's nice to have a supportive team to help you get through it! Let's not forget the residents- they are the best part :) 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Activity assistant 18 salaries reported	$21.38 per hour
Concierge 11 salaries reported	$20.48 per hour
Nursing assistant 13 salaries reported	$21.27 per hour
Licensed vocational nurse 8 salaries reported	$37.63 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 13 salaries reported	$34.43 per hour

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