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The Benefits of Working at a Senior Living Community

The Benefits of Working at Senior Living Community:  Find Your Next Job Opportunity! 

Working in a senior living community can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling job opportunities you’ll find. At Woodland Pond at New Paltz, in New Paltz, New York, we understand the unique advantages of working with seniors and offer our employees a supportive work environment that fosters their care careers, makes a difference in the lives of seniors and promotes collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals.

Care careers:  A supportive work environment

Woodland Pond is nationally certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees enjoy a minimum of 26 paid days off in their first year, including 12 paid holidays and flexible schedules, including 8- and 12-hour shifts for nursing. We believe in investing in our employees: That’s why we offer longevity and experience pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid CNA training and CNA to HHA bridge programs for those in care careers. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for career advancement and access to a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 403b retirement account and more! Our community offers all private rooms in a stunning setting.

“I feel the management past and present have a genuine concern for everyone who works here. We are offered bonuses, pay increases, and have had many other benefits all of which seem somewhat unique comparatively to other companies.”

-Jeffery, Woodland Pond employee

Job opportunity that makes a difference in the lives of seniors

Working at a senior living community is an opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of seniors. At Woodland Pond, our employees are part of a team dedicated to their care careers and enriching the lives of our residents, including an on-site medical director and wound care team. Our industry-leading quality and safety measures, top-of-the-line PPE and infection control standards, excellent Department of Health surveys year after year and outstanding resident satisfaction surveys all demonstrate our commitment to providing the highest-quality service and care.

“Woodland Pond is an amazing place. It is filled with staff that truly care about the residents and one another. Going to work never feels like ‘work,’ it is more like a second home.”

-Courtney, Woodland Pond employee

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

At Woodland Pond, we believe in creating a collaborative environment that values teamwork and the contributions of all employees. When you have extenuating circumstances, you can rest assured that Woodland Pond is here for you, with opportunities for emergency financial support and help to commute to and from work when transportation poses a challenge.

The CEO is amazingly competent at her job and is dedicated to giving the residents superior care as well as showing as much care, concern, and respect to ALL her employees. This quality of care and the beautiful facility makes staff proud to be doing something of great value … caring for the elderly in a way we wish ALL elderly could be cared for.

-Crystal, Woodland Pond employee

Why work at Woodland Pond at New Paltz?

Woodland Pond is a unique senior living community that offers employees a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Our employees enjoy a work-life balance that promotes overall well-being, and we believe in investing in our employees’ personal and professional growth.

Join our talented team!

If you’re passionate about working with seniors and looking for a fulfilling career, we encourage you to explore the job opportunities available at Woodland Pond. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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