At Kensington Place Redwood City, your first role isn’t your final destination, it’s the start of something bigger.
Whether you begin as a care partner, dining aide, or receptionist, we’ve created a clear, supported path toward leadership for those who are eager to grow. Here, senior living career progression isn’t a possibility, it’s a promise.
We believe in investing in our team’s future. Through structured mentorship, internal promotions, and real-life career ladders, many of our team members move from entry-level roles to management positions within just a few years.
Our mission to love and care for residents as we do our own family also extends to how we support our team, professionally and personally.
Step One: Starting Strong in an Entry-Level Role
Every Kensington Place Redwood City journey begins with a hands-on experience.
Entry-level roles include:
- Care Partners in assisted living or memory care
- Dining Aides and Servers in our culinary department
- Concierge and Housekeeping Team Members
- Life Enrichment Assistants who help lead programs and activities
Each of these positions comes with robust onboarding, shadowing with experienced team members, and access to in-house training modules.
From day one, you’re not just performing tasks, you’re learning the foundational skills that shape excellent senior care professionals.
Real Progress, Measurable Growth
In our community, career advancement isn’t vague or out of reach. We define clear metrics for progression, such as:
- 30-60-90 day check-ins to monitor early performance and set goals
- Completion of Kensington Core Training within your first six months
- Eligibility for mentor training or team lead shadowing after 9–12 months of consistent, high-quality performance
- Invitations to join Career Ladder workshops that open doors to supervisory or specialist roles
Many of our dining aides become Lead Servers or transition into Resident Assistants. Care partners can advance into Medication Technicians, and from there, into Neighborhood Coordinators or Wellness Liaisons, all within 18 to 36 months.
From Dining Aide to Department Leader: One Path Forward
While we do not include names, real journeys like this happen all the time at Kensington Redwood City:
- Started as: Dining Aide
- Year 1: Became Lead Server, helped onboard new team members
- Year 2: Transitioned to Concierge, building hospitality experience
- Year 3: Joined the Life Enrichment team to lead memory care programs
- Year 4: Promoted to Neighborhood Program Coordinator
This type of growth is made possible by cross-departmental support, mentorship from directors, and an environment that encourages curiosity and initiative.
Internal Mentorship and Peer Coaching
We pair high-performing team members with experienced mentors who have walked similar paths.
Mentorship includes:
- Shadowing in new departments
- Monthly career coaching sessions
- Support with applications for internal promotions
- Encouragement to explore new certifications or training
We’ve found that team members who participate in mentorship programs are not only more likely to stay, but also more likely to thrive and lead.
Certification Sponsorship & On-the-Job Learning
Want to become a CNA, Med Tech, or Life Enrichment Director? We’ll help get you there.
Kensington Place Redwood City sponsors relevant certifications, such as:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs
- Med Tech Training and Testing
- CPR/First Aid Recertification
- Specialized memory care credentials (e.g., Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®)
You’ll also learn valuable soft skills, teamwork, communication, and emotional intelligence, which will serve you in any leadership role.
Leadership Roles Within Reach
Team members who’ve grown within the community now serve in roles such as:
- Neighborhood Coordinators in Connections or Haven
- Dining Room Supervisors
- Lead Med Techs
- Program Managers in life enrichment
- Wellness Coordinators or Care Managers
We value promoting from within and actively identify those with leadership potential during performance reviews and quarterly check-ins.
A Culture That Encourages Career Growth
What makes Kensington Place Redwood City different? We don’t just allow upward mobility, we encourage it.
- Weekly huddles to recognize standout performance
- Quarterly career goal-setting sessions
- Annual evaluations with a focus on future growth
- Access to an internal job board before roles go public
We want you to see your time with us not as a job, but as a career that evolves with your passion and purpose.
Why Career Progression Matters in Senior Living
Career growth benefits not just the individual but the entire community. When team members grow with us:
- Residents enjoy consistency from familiar faces
- Families gain trust in long-term caregivers
- Team morale stays high, reducing turnover
- The culture of excellence becomes self-sustaining
Retention and career development in senior living directly impact the quality of care and resident satisfaction.
Long-Term Careers, Lifelong Impact
At Kensington Place Redwood City, we’re proud to see so many team members stay for five, ten, or even fifteen years, not because they have to, but because they want to.
Their loyalty stems from a shared sense of purpose and the knowledge that their work genuinely changes lives.
Each promotion, each new responsibility, is not just a professional milestone, it’s a deeper connection with the residents, families, and fellow team members who become part of your journey.
Whether your goal is to lead a department or simply grow your caregiving skills, you’ll have the encouragement and tools to flourish in a role that fits your heart as well as your goals.
Begin Your Career Journey Today
If you’re looking for a workplace that supports your dreams and develops your skills, Kensington Place Redwood City offers more than a paycheck, we offer a path.
Whether you’re starting in dining, caregiving, or life enrichment, you’ll find opportunity at every corner.
With a culture rooted in Our Promise, to love and care for your family as we do our own, you’ll never feel like just a number.
Explore open senior living positions and take your first step toward leadership today.