Our Senior Living Hiring Process
Senior Care Hiring Done Differently
At The Arbor Company, we believe caring for others is one of the most meaningful careers there is. We operate senior living communities in 11 states, from New Jersey to Texas, and we're hiring across nine departments. These include resident care, dining, engagement, maintenance, and sales and marketing.
Whether you're an experienced nurse or looking for your first job in senior care, our hiring process is built to help you find the right fit, and to help you decide if Arbor is right for you.
How Does the Arbor Hiring Process Work?
We look for three qualities that predict success at Arbor: a sense of purpose, a passion for seniors, and a commitment to excellence. Skills can be taught. Some positions, such as nursing and leadership roles, have minimum qualifications, licenses, or certifications, but many others require no previous experience. We’ll train you.
Apply online. Search open roles by state, department, or distance, then submit your application.
Take the Arena Assessment. A short online questionnaire about your strengths. Optional, but recommended.
Application review. Our recruiting team reviews your resume and any Arena Assessment results.
Phone interview. If you’re a good fit, a recruiter or hiring manager will call. Bring your questions.
On-site interview. Visit the community, meet the team, and see where you’d work.
Throughout the process, you’ll have time to ask about benefits, culture, and growth, what we call The Arbor Way.
Hiring Process FAQ
It depends on the role and the community. Every candidate follows the same five steps: apply online, take the optional Arena Assessment, application review, a phone interview, and an on-site interview. Selected candidates then receive a formal job offer.
Not always. Many Arbor positions are open to people with limited or no senior living experience. Some roles, such as nursing and leadership positions, have minimum qualifications, licenses, or certifications. You’ll find the requirements for each role in its job description.
No, all applications are submitted online. We have communities in 11 states and a home office in Atlanta, and every hiring process starts with an online application. Search leadership roles or community team member jobs to get started.
We look for three qualities that predict success at Arbor: purpose, passion, and excellence. That means wanting your work to make a difference in someone’s day, enjoying time with older adults and treating residents like family, and taking pride in doing things well, from a warm greeting to a care plan.
The Arena Assessment is a short online questionnaire you’re invited to take after you apply. It helps us understand your strengths and the roles where you’re likely to thrive. It’s optional, but we recommend it.
The on-site interview takes place at the community where you’d work. You’ll meet the team, see the community, and learn more about the role. It’s also your chance to ask about benefits, culture, and growth, so come ready with your own questions.
Eligible team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, leadership and professional training, and team member recognition programs.
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Yes. Each job listing shows whether the position is full-time, part-time, or both, so you can find a schedule that works for you.
Yes. We invest in career development through leadership and professional training, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment assistance.
We hire across departments that include resident care, dining, engagement, maintenance, administration, and sales and marketing.
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After our recruiting team reviews your application, a recruiter or hiring manager will reach out to schedule a phone interview if your background is a good fit.
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
New Jersey
Caregiver (Certified Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Sign on Bonus) (12 hour shifts)
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
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