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Direct Care Training For New Team Members

This is a 5 day, in-person, paid training for newly hired team members looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents, while also enriching their own professional journeys. Whether you aspire to become a nurse, healthcare administrator, or anything in between, our Direct Care Training will provide you with the skills you need to jumpstart your healthcare career.

Become a Care Partner and find your path, grow your purpose, and find a stronger sense of belonging. There’s something for everyone and there’s room to grow!

Schedule Availability: Full-Time/ Part-Time/ PRN

What is Direct Care Training?

  1. Paid training from Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
  2. Certificate program led by Brenda Pollock, Community Nursing Support, RN.
  3. Open to newly hired Care Partners – PCA, HHA, CNA not required.

What You’ll Gain:

  1. Hands-on experience caring for residents and assisting with ADLs
  2. Dementia skills training with Certified Dementia Practitioners
  3. Professional mentorship from our Director of Nursing (RN), Neighborhood Managers, and 24/7 Nursing Team
  4. Direct Care Certificate
  5. A Full-Time or Part-Time position as a Care Partner with long-term growth opportunities

How to Join:

  1. Apply on our careers page!
  2. Complete the hiring process and join our team.
  3. Attend all 5 days of the training.
  4. Graduate and begin your career as a Care Partner at Kensington Senior Living.

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too!

For questions,please reach out to Jennine Thwaites, Team Member Services Manager, at jthwaites@kensingtonsl.com.

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Date
Jul 06 - 10 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Kensington Park Senior Living
3620 Littledale Rd Kensington, MD 20895
Phone (301) 946-7700
Organizer
Jennine Thwaites
Email jthwaites@kensingtonsl.com