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Enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity.

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Great Job at Brookdale

9/23/2023 - Receptionist at Houston, TX
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Pros

I love working at Brookdale Senior Living Center because I really enjoy talking to and helping out the seniors and seeing them interact with each other. I also enjoy interacting with their families as well. I just really love seeing their happy faces!

Cons

The only downside I really have is when we lose residents.

BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

Brookdale strives for a culture where associates feel they can be their real selves at work. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Diversity: Our goal is to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds. Diversity of ideas, perspectives and values enriches us in powerful and meaningful ways.  

Inclusion: We invite our associates to be a part of the conversation. We acknowledge that different people and perspectives contribute to our culture.  

Culture: Serving others is at the heart of who we are. We believe purpose-driven work allows each of us to have a positive impact on the residents and associates we interact with every day.  

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Brookdale is committed to diversity and inclusion. While we may come from different backgrounds, we have a shared commitment to Brookdale’s cornerstones and mission to enrich lives with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. 

We recognize that creating an inclusive and diverse environment is a journey. Our ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity is grounded in these guiding principles:

  • Mission-Driven: We believe that diverse teams help us achieve our mission of enriching the lives of those we serve — together.
  • Respecting and Valuing Differences: We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
  • Service: An inclusive and diverse culture results in providing greater service to our associates and residents because we acknowledge that different people may require different services and levels of support.
  • Learning-Centered: Education and communication about inclusion and diversity are essential in creating a supportive environment for associates and residents. We are committed to creating and maintaining a learning-centered environment to better understand and respond to the changing needs of our people.
  • Conscious Inclusion: We are committed to creating a culture where associates challenge themselves and others to see and respect differences while working to be consciously inclusive of all.

Learn more about our culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://careers.brookdale.com/en/culture.html 

Our Company

What’s important to you? Is it work with purpose? Making a difference? Doing the right thing?

If the answer to any of those are yes, Brookdale might be the right fit for you. Brookdale is a company with a heart for serving the older adult population. Not to brag, but we’re the national leader in senior living services; and we didn’t get here without great people like you. Our company has a strong mission, “Enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity.” Our core values of passion, courage, partnership and trust guide us day-to-day to build strong relationships among our residents and associates. If these are the kinds of things that are important to you, this could be a great career fit.

Brookdale Senior Living offers a suite of services to help meet your seniors' evolving care needs.

Independent Living

Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade in the worries of home ownership for the true comforts of home. You'll have apartment options to suit your style and plenty of opportunities to socialize.

Assisted Living

Assisted living provides a redefined independence through assistance and services like medication management and housekeeping. Your wellness is supported through collaborative care partnerships, and our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Memory Care

Our memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach that preserves identity and sense of self. Our secure communities provide a daily path of engagement that allows residents to flourish, even with advanced expressions of dementia.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

By offering multiple levels of care on the same campus, our continuing care retirement communities can help ensure you won't have to move away when transitioning to a new level of care.

Skilled Nursing

Our skilled nursing communities are here to help you throughout your journey to recovery. Whether you need a long-term stay or short term rehabilitation, we provide around-the-clock licensed nursing care in a supportive environment.

At Home Care

Our in-home services agency provides care designed to help you retain your independence longer, such as daily living support, companionship or light housekeeping. You can receive assistance at home or in a senior living community.

In the Spotlight: Care Associates

Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, or you simply have the heart for serving others, then a Brookdale caregiver job may be a good fit. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others.

Our care associates directly serve our residents by assisting with individual needs and care, encouraging independence and treating each of our seniors with respect and dignity. You will nurture a home-like setting and assist seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal needs. Some care associates may also help residents with light housekeeping.

As a care associate at Brookdale, you could be a:

Caregiver — Provides direct care to residents while following a personalized service plan.

Home Care Aide — Provides our clients with the assistance and companionship they need while also encouraging independence and confidence.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Works under the supervision of other medical professionals providing direct care to our residents.

Your chance to make a lasting impact is just a click away. Apply online now and you could play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture

So, what's the culture like?

Our culture of compassionate caring extends to everyone: our associates, our residents and their families. Our cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership and trust drive everything we do and come to life every day in our communities. 

  • Passion: More than a job, a passion. We have fun and celebrate life every day.  
  • Courage: Doing the right thing takes courage. We provide meaningful rewards for residents, associates and shareholders.  
  • Partnership: We succeed through partnership. We work together as one team.  
  • Trust: Built on a foundation of trust. We listen, understand, partner and solve.
Sustainability

Brookdale has a history of achievements when it comes to sustainability and inclusion, and we continue to commit to further growth and innovation. We are a community focused on social responsibility, strong governance and being environmentally conscious.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Impact on Society - Residents

We are passionate about helping people with the challenges of aging, both inside our communities and in the greater neighborhoods in which we are located.

We are proud that Brookdale earned the most senior living community recognitions by U.S. News & World Report during 2022, and 15 of our 17 eligible skilled nursing communities earned the U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes award for short-term rehabilitation. In addition, J.D. Power awarded Brookdale #1 in customer satisfaction among assisted living/ memory care communities.*

*Tied in 2022. For J.D. Power 2022 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.

Impact on society – Community

To be truly sustainable at Brookdale, we create caring, healthy and supportive environments for our residents and their families, both now and for generations to come. This is one reason why our residents and associates are so active in our surrounding communities. In 2022, our residents, families and associates embraced many outreach opportunities, including raising money for causes important to them, giving their time to help those in need, producing needed items for ICU babies and children in war-torn countries across the world, planning and planting gardens for sustainability, and joining intergenerational programs with youth and college groups.

Brookdale also continued to be a leader in fundraising to fight Alzheimer’s disease. During 2022, Brookdale maintained its commitment to supporting those seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, raising $1.3 million** for Walk to End Alzheimer’s® as a National Team, comprising Brookdale residents and associates around the country. We are proud to have raised more than $20 million for the Walk to End® program since 2008.

**Funds raised by associates, residents, families and business partners.

Inclusion and Diversity

Brookdale is committed to inclusion and diversity built on a foundation of trust, partnership, courage and passion. We define diversity as the representation of associates from different groups, ideas, perspectives and values. We define inclusion as a culture of policies and practices that actively engages and provides each of our associates with the opportunity to be successful at Brookdale.

Impact on Society - Suppliers

Brookdale’s suppliers are a critical part of our business community and integral in delivering high-quality services and care to our residents. We take intentional steps to work with partners who value diversity. We believe it is important that our partners support both our mission of enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity, and also our goal of working toward a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Our Community - Data and Privacy

Brookdale has implemented cybersecurity controls to help improve the lives of those we serve by managing the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the personal and sensitive information that has been entrusted to us to protect. We strive to set the standard by achieving an industry-leading cybersecurity program.

* *Tied in 2022. For J.D. Power 2022 award information,visit jdpower.com/awards.

STRONG GOVERNANCE

The Board is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. At least annually, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee seeks input from each director on Board composition to ensure the Board reflects an appropriate balance of knowledge, experience, silks, expertise and diversity — all of which are necessary to support our business strategy. Of the eight members on our board, three are female and two are veterans.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS

Reducing Environmental Impacts

As the largest senior housing operator in the United States, we are committed to reducing the environmental impacts of our business while maintaining focus on helping to improve the safety and quality of life for our residents.

  • Energy management
  • Promote clean climate
  • Make smart investments
  • Prioritize safety, planning and preparation

To learn more about our sustainability efforts, read Brookdale's latest ESG Report.

Careers

We’ve been dedicated to helping older adults navigate the aging process for more than four decades — and we couldn’t do it without our incredible team members. That’s why we invest in our associates across the nation through offering competitive pay, a host of benefits and plenty of opportunities for personal development. It’s one of the many ways we embody our values of Passion, Courage, Partnership and Trust.

Career Options Designed Around You 

No matter what you’re looking to achieve in your career, odds are that you’ll find an opportunity that will help you move toward your goals. We’re hiring for multiple positions across the company, from dining room servers to registered nurses and much more, so there’s likely to be a career path that aligns with your interests and skills. When you join our team, you’re taking an important step toward shaping your future.

We Want Your in Our Workforce

Good people make great teams, which is why you belong here! We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and levels of experience. We encourage you to find opportunities to grow your career with Brookdale. If you join our team, you’ll be a part of something big: enriching the lives of the people we serve with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. And you’ll be doing it with exceptional people!

Find Your Passion

Find the right opportunity that reflects your interests and experience and start your search at careers.brookdale.com

Brookdale Senior Living Awards & Accolades

America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek, 2024 265 Recognized Communities in the U.S. News & World Report "Best Senior Living" Rankings, U.S.News and World Report, 2023 Training Magazine's 2023 Training APEX Award, Training Magazine, 2023