Teamwork Really Can Make the Dream Work
With the pandemic now comfortably in our rearview mirror, employers are redefining what it means to find “good people,” while jobseekers are reframing what their version of “good work” really looks like. Meaningful work – work that matters and makes a difference – is now top-of-mind for many who are brushing up their resumes and considering how they can turn their experience into something that makes a positive impact in the world. But it’s not enough to do good; today’s workforce wants to feel good as well. Applicants and candidates are looking for flexibility, fair compensation and work-life balance.
“Work that makes a difference in a job that really puts an emphasis on employees’ growth and happiness is a pretty tall order,” says Deidre Kinsey, president & CEO of Longhorn Village. “But as an employer, a senior community like ours – right here in the heart of Austin’s Hill Country – checks all those boxes.”
With a team that includes culinary professionals (chefs, line cooks, servers and hosts); drivers; maintenance techs; health care professionals (RNs, LVNs, CNAs, PRNs, health aids and physical therapists); activities coordinators; fitness instructors and senior care administrators, Longhorn Village has both breadth of skillset and depth of experience. As a true community, our senior living organization – offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitative care – runs on the combined effort of all these roles working together to provide a healthy, happy and engaging lifestyle for seniors.
Opportunity Knocking
“I think sometimes jobseekers are surprised at how much opportunity a senior living community offers,” says the director of human resources for Longhorn Village. “Today I may be interviewing a bartender to work in our beautiful restaurant and dining room, and tomorrow I may be interviewing a nurse manager for our state-of-the-art health care center. All of these roles are vital to helping this community run as smoothly as it does.”
For Longhorn Village, “running smoothly” means performing at the top of the industry. In 2022, we were recognized locally as Best of the Best in the Retirement/55+ Community category for independent living and Best of the Best in the Nursing Home category for our health center. On a national scale, U.S. News named Longhorn Village among the elite 16% of skilled nursing facilities that earned a “High Performing” rating, the highest possible achievement. This resulted in our health care center being recognized as a 2022-2023 BEST Nursing Home.
“This is a people business,” Kinsey says of the senior living industry. “We work with and for a segment of society that is often overlooked, particularly in health care. Here, our teams in both independent living and the health care side of the community have the honor of being able to support seniors with a fun, fulfilling lifestyle and really excellent care.”
Good Work for Good People
Longhorn Village also makes the utmost effort to support employees. “This is such rewarding work,” the director of human resources says. “Whether it’s a part-time job that is a stepping-stone to something else down the road, or it’s a position you hope to turn into a long-term career, we have something that will make you feel good about coming to work each day.”
If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding job with generous benefits, Longhorn Village could be a viable option for your next career move. The community is currently hiring cooks, servers, certified nursing assistants, an activities coordinator, registered nurses, a maintenance technician, drivers and more. Check out the open positions with both part- and full-time options available, and see if one might be a good fit for you!