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Discover rewarding career opportunities at Kavod, where our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We respect individuals, foster a supportive team culture, and actively encourage professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value the unique contributions each individual brings to our community.
Remarkably, 40% of our team members have dedicated over 5 years to Kavod, with an impressive 21% surpassing the decade mark. Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career with Kavod.
Open Positions at Kavod
Part-Time Care Partner ADL/QMAP Required
Hiring Range: $19.29/hr-$20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick & Exigency, Personal Time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Employee Events. We can help with your student loans! As a 501(c)(3) Kavod Senior Life is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Your work at Kavod not only supports older adults in the community, but also puts you on the path to student loan relief.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 6am to 2pm
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitors daily status of residents and execute individualized resident care plans. Keeps Director of Assisted Living informed of progress, problems, and changes in resident behavior and/or functioning.
- Provides non-scheduled cleaning of residents’ apartments on a PRN basis during times housekeeper is not available.
- Provides assistance with residents’ linens, laundry and ironing.
- Provides assistance with residents’ bathing, grooming and hair care. This assistance is unique to each resident and determined through the Individual Resident Care Plan.
- Provides monitoring of residents’ medication routine as specified by State regulations and Kavod Assisted Living medication policies and procedures.
- Provides assistance for residents with dressing and undressing as determined through the Individual Resident Care Plan.
- Provides encouragement and guidance for residents’ development of self-care capabilities and personal hygiene, as needed. Assists with AL meals to assure a pleasurable dining experience for residents; i.e. assist residents to make food choices, help serve, cut up food.
- Escorts residents to meals and building activities, as needed. Personal and physical assistance such as lifting, transferring, or carrying will not be done by staff.
- Provides regular contact checks and reassurance for residents and document anything out of the ordinary.
- Maintains a positive attitude with residents, families and community members to ensure the agency standards for good service are achieved.
- Provides other non-medical services as deemed appropriate to assist residents in regaining and retaining independence from a physical setback.
- Works with the Assisted Living team and agency staff to assist with special projects.
- Responds to resident emergencies by following Kavod’s Resident Emergency Procedures & Guidelines.
- Performs additional agency custodial services as designated by the Director of Assisted Living.
- Attends monthly staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Assisted Living and/or Kavod’s Management team.
- Assists and/or facilitates AL activities as assigned by the Director of Assisted Living.
- Encourages residents to attend activities.
- Completes necessary training for Assisted Living staff required by the various regulating agencies on a timely basis.
- Avails him/herself to work back up for fellow workers.
- Complies with all HIIPA and CDPHE regulations regarding the rights of the residents and the organization to confidentiality. Information of the agency and the residents should never be given out except through normal channels and with appropriate authorization.
Job Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and he/she must read, write and speak English. Fulfillment of all training and other regulatory requirements (i.e., QMAP certification, First Aid/CPR training). Experience providing personal care and housekeeping for elderly and/or certified nurse’s aide training is helpful, but not required.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Position open until filled.
Part-Time Assisted Living Housekeeper
Hiring Range: $19.29/hr to $20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick & Exigency, Personal Time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Employee Events. We can help with your student loans! As a 501(c)(3) Kavod Senior Life is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Your work at Kavod not only supports older adults in the community, but also puts you on the path to student loan relief.
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-2:00pm
SUMMARY: Perform ongoing housekeeping that is essential to the appearance and continuous upkeep of the AL apartments and assigned areas under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Cleans assisted living (AL) apartments as assigned, including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping; cleaning sinks, tubs, countertops, toilets; empty trash; other duties as assigned by Director of Assisted Living.
- Provides non-routine housekeeping for Assisted Living residents on an as needed basis.
- Ensures safety for all residents while cleaning/caring for apartments.
- Responsible for upkeep and control of custodial supplies for the AL office.
- Positive communication with other staff, residents and family members.
- Provides back up for Care Partner or Server duties as needed.
- Cleans Assisted Living dining room as assigned; including tables, countertops, equipment, cabinetry, and floors.
- Performs all other assignments or jobs as designated by Director of Assisted Living.
- Documents all housekeeping tasks in compliance with CDPHE regulations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 yrs. of age or older. Preferred 6 months of related experience or training. A high school diploma is helpful, but not required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: He/she must be able to read, and write, English. Ability to learn basic computer skills. Also have the ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to work well within the organization as a team member and understand the importance of confidentiality.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.
The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Position open until filled.
Full-Time Facilities Technician
Hiring Range: $22.00/hr to $24.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick & Exigency, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Employee Events. We can help with your student loans! As a 501(c)(3) Kavod Senior Life is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Your work at Kavod not only supports older adults in the community, but also puts you on the path to student loan relief.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, rotating on-call, overtime as needed.
Job Summary: Performs routine maintenance that is essential to the appearance and continued upkeep of the property and assigned areas under the direction of the Director of Facilities.
Job Requirements: Two years of hands-on experience in building maintenance preferred, painting, grounds work, plumbing, electric, HVAC and apartment make-ready. Use of hand tools required for job assignments. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequent stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position opened until filled.
On-Call Care Partner QMAP/ADL
Hiring Range: $19.29/hr to $20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Sick & Exigency, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Fitness Classes.
SUMMARY: Kavod seeks a Care Partner to join our assisted living team. QMAP certification is preferred. Reliability is a must. We are currently seeking a compassionate and attentive Part-Time Care Partner to join our team. This position is key in supporting our residents with the care they need to accomplish their activities of daily living. Assistance with dressing, personal grooming, bathing and/or assistance during meal times are essential functions of the role. English language skills required.
On-Call mornings/days/evenings
On-Call QMAP overnight shifts will receive $1.00/hr for shift differential.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza with certain limited exceptions.
Position opened until filled.
Ways to Apply
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If you are interested in working at Kavod, but there is not a current opening that fits your qualifications you are welcome to submit a letter of interest and resume by email or to Human Resources, Kavod Senior Life, 22 S. Adams St., Denver, CO 80209.
Highlights Include:
- 100% employer paid medical premium
- Shared dental and vision premium
- Up to 120 hours of vacation plus separate accrued hours for sick leave, personal time and floating holidays to support team diversity
- 403(b) match plus nonelective deferral
- Paid volunteer hours
- Free daily meal
- Interest-free employee loans
- Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Staff appreciation events, contests and other opportunities to promote connection with Kavod residents.
Kavod Senior Life is committed to creating a respectful workforce. We celebrate individual uniqueness and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. Kavod wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing a high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.