When you walk through the doors of The Kensington Redondo Beach, you enter more than a workplace, you join a community where careers are built, talents are nurtured, and growth is not only encouraged but expected.
If you’re starting your career in senior living or seeking long-term advancement, senior living career progression at The Kensington Redondo Beach offers a clear and rewarding path.
Whether you begin in dining services, caregiving, or life enrichment, opportunities to lead and specialize are within reach, with guidance and support every step of the way.
Growth That Begins on Day One
We believe that leadership starts at every level. From your very first day, you’ll be part of a culture that recognizes potential and rewards commitment.
Team members are welcomed with personalized onboarding, mentorship pairing, and a one-on-one goal-setting process to align their ambitions with community needs.
It’s not unusual for a team member to start in an entry-level position, such as dining aide, concierge, or caregiver, and grow into a leadership role within a few short years.
Real Career Journeys: From Dining Aide to Neighborhood Supervisor
Let’s take a typical senior living career journey: someone begins as a dining aide, bringing warmth and attention to residents during meals.
Through consistent effort, strong communication, and participation in training sessions, they’re soon promoted to lead dining associate, overseeing meal prep, schedules, and guest service.
With encouragement from their department head, they explore clinical training opportunities, shadow memory care professionals, and eventually transition to a resident assistant role in memory care.
Over time, with experience and continuing education, they rise to neighborhood supervisor, coordinating the day-to-day well-being of a full household of residents.
These are the kinds of transitions that happen regularly at The Kensington Redondo Beach, because we create the conditions for growth.
Career Pathways by Department
No matter where you begin, there’s a path forward. Here’s a quick snapshot:
Care Team
- Start: Care Partner or CNA
- Mid-Path: Medication Technician, Lead Care Partner
- Leadership Roles: Neighborhood Supervisor, Memory Care Manager
Dining Services
- Start: Dining Aide or Server
- Mid-Path: Lead Server, Dining Room Coordinator
- Leadership Roles: Dining Services Supervisor, Director of Dining
Life Enrichment
- Start: Activities Assistant
- Mid-Path: Program Coordinator
- Leadership Roles: Life Enrichment Director
Operations & Administration
- Start: Receptionist or Scheduler
- Mid-Path: Office Manager or HR Assistant
- Leadership Roles: Director of Operations, Business Office Manager
The Support Structures Behind Every Promotion
Career growth isn’t a coincidence, it’s a system.
At The Kensington Redondo Beach, we’ve built internal structures that turn ambition into action:
- Quarterly Performance Reviews: Designed to celebrate strengths and identify goals
- Individual Development Plans: Mapping out skills, interests, and leadership potential
- Certification Sponsorships: We cover the cost of caregiver certifications, medication technician training, and more
- Mentorship Pairings: You’ll be guided by experienced leaders who’ve walked the same path
- Promotion Panels: Team leaders advocate for you, ensuring promotions are earned fairly and transparently
Explore openings on our senior living careers page.
Team-Led Promotions: How Peer Input Shapes Leadership
At The Kensington Redondo Beach, we don’t just promote based on resumes, we promote based on relationships, reliability, and real-world collaboration.
Many of our leadership selections are shaped by peer feedback, team observations, and direct mentorship insights.
This means your consistent effort, willingness to help, and positive influence on fellow team members don’t go unnoticed.
Supervisors frequently consult frontline team members when evaluating potential promotions, ensuring those who rise into leadership have earned the trust and respect of the people they’ll be guiding.
Timeline to Advancement: What to Expect
While every journey is unique, many of our team members follow these general timelines:
- 6–12 Months: Demonstrate excellence in an entry-level role, complete training modules, and receive internal recognition
- 1–2 Years: Step into a lead or coordinator position, mentor newer team members, and gain cross-department experience
- 2–4 Years: Move into a supervisory or management role, shaping the daily experience for both residents and team members
What matters most is your commitment to learning, your collaboration with others, and your compassion for the people we serve.
Why Career Growth Is Personal Here
At The Kensington Redondo Beach, we believe that a strong team isn’t just built on skills, it’s built on trust, encouragement, and shared values.
That’s why our promise to residents is also a promise to you: Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own, including our team.
As you rise in your career here, you won’t lose connection with those you care for. Instead, you’ll gain deeper relationships, broader impact, and more opportunities to make meaningful change, every single day.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re a new graduate, career changer, or seasoned caregiver ready for your next chapter, your future can begin at The Kensington Redondo Beach.
- Explore Open Roles
- Learn more about our Memory Care Philosophy
- Contact Us with your career questions
Join a community where ambition is nurtured and leadership is homegrown. We’re ready to grow with you.