Care Associate Positions at Brookdale

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.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Caregiver

Home Care Aide

What You’ll Be Doing

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 helping resident take off shoe

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.

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.

A Day in the Life of a Brookdale Care Associate

“When I come to work, it doesn’t feel like I’m coming to work. It feels like I’m visiting family or I’m going to visit friends. It’s like a little home — a second home.”

—Ayreis, Brookdale Care Associate

Learn More About A Day In Ayreis' Life

A Day in the Life of a Brookdale Care Associate

“When I come to work, it doesn’t feel like I’m coming to work. It feels like I’m visiting family or I’m going to visit friends. It’s like a little home — a second home.”

—Ayreis, Brookdale Care Associate

Learn More About A Day In Ayreis' Life

Culture in Action

Associate Testimonials

What Is Your Why?

"I'm helping residents who have paved the way for me."

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A Passion That's Always Been There

"I think it's important to slow down and just listen to how things used to be."

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It's More Than A Job

"I go home every night and I want to come back."

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Career Advancement Opportunities

If you’re a driven person looking to enrich your career, Brookdale may be able to help. We offer tuition reimbursement and CNA certification assistance to eligible associates interested in furthering their careers through education. Brookdale supports employee growth and rewards hard work by promoting from within. By taking advantage of our education opportunities, you could use your new skills to transition into more advanced roles.

Read How This Brookdale Housekeeper Worked Her Way Up To An Executive Director Position

Associate Recognition Program

Brookdale’s recognition program rewards associates as Everyday Heroes for embracing and consistently demonstrating the Brookdale experience to residents, families and/or co-workers.

Everyday Heroes:

Find a way to say “yes.”
Have a “thank you” spirit.
Ask, “What else can I do for you?”

Honored associates receive a framed certificate, Brookdale branded metal lunch box, $100 bonus, Everyday Heroes merchandise and 8 hours of PTO.

Associate Recognition Program

Brookdale’s recognition program rewards associates as Everyday Heroes for embracing and consistently demonstrating the Brookdale experience to residents, families and/or co-workers.

Everyday Heroes:

Find a way to say “yes.”
Have a “thank you” spirit.
Ask, “What else can I do for you?”

Honored associates receive a framed certificate, Brookdale branded metal lunch box, $100 bonus, Everyday Heroes merchandise and 8 hours of PTO.

Military-Friendly Opportunities

At Brookdale, we know veterans and active and reserve military possess diverse experiences, numerous transferrable skills, and can quickly pick up new concepts. Many of our veteran associates find that the skills they gained during their time in service can directly translate to working in hospitality, healthcare, operations, and more. Explore the career growth opportunities and resources available to our veterans by visiting our military page.