In the search for talent, assisted living providers should be turning to a specialized recruiting team to source and fill positions. Given the current situation with the pandemic, it’s even more critical for the team to be on top of its game. Leaving roles unfulfilled in an assisted living community now can lead to the standard of care dropping at…

With COVID-19 causing unexpected vacancies which require urgent filling, senior living providers have been under even more pressure than usual to hire suitable candidates at the drop of a hat – candidates who are hard to find as it is, which can lead to the industry being under-staffed at the best of times.  With resourcefulness being the prized skill of…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the hospitality industry with a sizeable portion of hospitality workers either experiencing layoffs or being furloughed. If you fall under the category of displaced hospitality workers, then working in assisted living can offer you a lifeline in these times of uncertainty. Of course, this is not something new, we’ve always…

The COVID-19 pandemic has every executive director of assisted living communities scrambling to reconfigure operations while maintaining a sense of normality for residents and staff. Not only have you had to devise and implement stricter safety protocols, but you have also had to manage and source employees, keep up morale, as well as mobilize resources. This is on top of…

As a senior living activities director, your job has certainly been cut out for you during Covid-19. With the continued pandemic, our worlds have been turned upside down. However, this is not always a bad thing. In the article, we’ll look into how providers and managers have had to relook at their group norm strategies and the trends in senior…

You are not alone if you are a qualified senior or assisted living professional currently seeking meaningful employment in the industry. The good news is that, even outside of the pandemic, you are likely in demand. The US Department of Labor lists several health care industry roles as some of the fastest-growing occupations with predictions that senior assistance jobs are…

Interviewing techniques have become an important prerequisite in ensuring that both the interviewer and interviewee reach their goal. The goal is finding the most suitable candidate, but also remembering to give each pre-qualified applicant a fair chance.  Much like dating.  The article will look at preparation, timing, bias, and whether the interviewer had achieved that which they set out to…

Like many other aspects of business, sales and marketing continue to evolve. Now more than ever, it should be used to its full potential to make people aware of the opportunities senior living provides.  During times like the present, our industry can provide a safe social environment and in other cases, senior living provides advanced care to residents when it…

Crafting the perfect CV is somewhat of an art, and resume tips to guide assisted living candidates are increasingly helpful. After all, this document needs to hook the attention of the recruiter in a very short time window. In this article, we will provide you with advice to make your resume stand out from the competition in the Senior Living…