At Kensington Park Senior Living, every team member’s potential is valued from day one. Whether you’re stepping into your first caregiving role or already hold a license and want to grow, we’re committed to helping you build a fulfilling, lifelong career in senior living.
What sets us apart? Our senior living training programs go far beyond onboarding. They’re designed to guide you through real professional development, mentorship, certification support, and career-ladder opportunities that transform jobs into vocations.
If you’re wondering whether there’s room to grow at Kensington Park Senior Living, the answer is yes.
Many of our current leaders began in entry-level roles and advanced through our internal pathways. Here’s how we support your goals from the moment you join our community.
The Power of “Our Promise” Culture
Before diving into the specifics of training, it’s important to understand the culture that supports it. At Kensington Park Senior Living, we live by Our Promise: to love and care for your family as we do our own. That promise extends to our team, too.
You’re not just hired to fill a role, you’re welcomed into a community that believes in your growth, supports your learning, and encourages you to pursue your passions within senior care.
This commitment has shaped a workplace where CNAs become nurses, servers become supervisors, and caregiving roles evolve into leadership.
Step 1: Comprehensive Onboarding for Every Role
No matter your position or experience level, your journey at Kensington Park Senior Living begins with a thorough and supportive onboarding process.
- Hands-on training with seasoned team members
- Shadowing opportunities in your specific department
- Review of community values and resident-centered care
- Clear expectations and mentorship access
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all orientation, it’s designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re new to the field or transitioning from another senior living community.
Step 2: In-House Certification Support
We recognize that some roles require certification, and others are stepping stones toward licensure. Kensington Park Senior Living helps team members pursue and maintain their certifications with:
- Sponsorship for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training
- First-aid and CPR renewal support
- Assistance preparing for state board exams
- Clinical mentorship for hands-on learning
Enhanced training for certified nursing assistants and direct care workers improves competency, confidence, and retention, ultimately resulting in better care quality. Higher levels of structured training have consistently been linked to improved recruitment, retention, and resident outcomes.
If you’ve ever felt stuck because you couldn’t afford the next step in your training, Kensington Park Senior Living helps remove those barriers. We want your success as much as you do.
Step 3: Career Ladder Workshops & Advancement Paths
Our career ladder programs are structured growth pathways that allow you to advance within the community without needing to leave it.
Here’s how some team members have grown through our internal programs:
- Dining team members developed leadership skills through workshops and now coordinate mealtime services for entire neighborhoods.
- Resident assistants became CNAs and eventually transitioned into medication technician roles after being coached through their training.
- Life enrichment team members gained certifications in memory care programming and now lead therapeutic engagement across our memory care neighborhoods.
These aren’t isolated stories, they’re a direct result of our investment in team potential.
We also encourage participation in continuing education opportunities offered by local programs and national caregiving networks, supported by flexible scheduling and coverage from colleagues.
Leadership Mentorship from Within
Mentorship at Kensington Park Senior Living isn’t reserved for new hires, it’s a long-term commitment. Supervisors and directors take pride in guiding team members through:
- Goal setting and career planning
- Monthly check-ins with growth feedback
- Shadowing in leadership or cross-functional departments
- Encouragement to apply for internal promotions
Mentorship creates a ripple effect. Those who were once mentored go on to guide others, creating a cycle of support and upward mobility.
This community-focused structure makes Kensington Park Senior Living an ideal place for those looking to build a career, not just a job, in senior care.
A Workplace Where You’re Seen, Heard, and Supported
Training and development go hand-in-hand with a work environment that values communication. We prioritize:
- Open-door leadership, your ideas and concerns matter
- Recognition programs to celebrate growth and milestones
- Peer support networks that connect you with others on similar paths
- Quarterly workshops on skill-building, empathy, and teamwork
By offering multiple learning formats, hands-on, digital, classroom, and peer-led, we make it easier for every learning style to thrive.
From Dining Aide to Neighborhood Supervisor: A Real Journey
One Kensington Park Senior Living team member began in the dining room, unsure if a healthcare career was the right fit. Through mentorship and the opportunity to shadow CNAs, they realized their passion for direct care.
Kensington Park Senior Living sponsored their CNA training and CPR certification, supported flexible scheduling while they studied, and helped them gain field experience in the community.
Today, they lead their own team as a neighborhood supervisor, proof that growth isn’t just possible here, it’s expected.
This story isn’t rare. It’s a reflection of a community that sees every team member’s potential as worth investing in.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you’re looking for senior living training programs that lead somewhere, Kensington Park Senior Living is ready to welcome you.