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Discover rewarding career opportunities at Kavod, where our employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We celebrate diversity, 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
Full-Time Facilities Technician
Hiring Range: $20.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Fitness Classes. 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.
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.
We require employees to be vaccinated influenza with certain limited exceptions during flu season.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, rotating on-call Saturdays, overtime as needed.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume outlining experience as it relates to this position to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org.
Position is open until filled.
Part Time Busser (16 hours/week)
Hiring Range: $18.29/hr to $19.00/hr DOE
Benefits: Sick, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Volunteer Initiative Program, Commuter Benefits, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Wellness Classes.
SUMMARY: Assist with preparing tables, assist with special events (such as birthdays or holidays), handle food and beverages in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards, and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food service. Other duties may be assigned. Training is provided!
SCHEDULE: Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm & Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza with certain limited exceptions.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume outlining experience as it relates to this position to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org.
Position is open until filled.
Full-Time Lead Cook
Hiring Range: $21.00/hr – $23.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts
Schedule: Sunday 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30am-6:00pm
SUMMARY: Prepares and cooks meals for residents, guests and Kavod staff. Preparing meals includes: soup, main entree, preparing / baking desserts if needed. Preparing the correct amount of food necessary to complete each meal as required for the daily menu. Ensure meals are plated in a visually pleasing way and helps with the serving on the line. Plans lunch for staff each day, utilizing leftovers to maintain cost basis for operations and following Health Department Guidelines. Supports other cooking staff when questions arise, models proper cooking techniques and health and safety standards. Involves Kitchen Manager in cooking operations, as needed. Maintains the kosher integrity of Kavod’s food program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the Kitchen Manager / providing hands on support and some limited training for kitchen staff
- Prepares meals: soup, main entrée and occasionally desserts
- Ensures that food prepared meets kosher guidelines
- Assists with serving
- Assists with food plating and presentation planning
- Assures food is served at correct temperatures during service, taking and recording temps prior to serving.
- Makes sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standards
- In conjunction with the Kitchen Manager maintain compliance with all sanitation and health and safety standards
- Monitoring and recording food temperatures
- Monitoring coolers/freezers for proper storage, temps, labels and dates
- Engages in regular communications with Kitchen Manager to provide information about food amounts and shortages
- Monitors resident feedback for product/process improvements
- Reviews cleaning lists and ensure all tasks are completed daily
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three to five years “quantity cooking from scratch” experience with a kosher background preferred. Should be 18 years of age or over to be able to operate slicer and chopping equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Sight is important to insure eye appeal of food and safety in the kitchen when working with heat or sharp objects.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 with certain limited exceptions.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume outlining experience as it relates to this position to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org.
Position is open until filled.
Part Time Server (Bistro)
Hiring Range: $18.29/hr to $19.00/hr DOE
Benefits: Sick, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and a Complimentary Wellness Classes.
SUMMARY: Assist with preparing tables, assist with special events (such as birthdays or holidays), handle food and beverages in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards, and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food service. Other duties may be assigned. Training is provided!
SCHEDULE: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume outlining experience as it relates to this position to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org.
Position is open until filled.
Assisted Living Wellness Coordinator, LPN
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Weekly Walking Group. 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.
Job Title: Assisted Living Wellness Coordinator, LPN
Number of hours, compensation: PT Wellness Coordinator 30 hours/week; $30-36/hour
Schedule:
LPN 1: Sun-Tues 7:00am-4:00pm, Wed 7:00am-12:00pm
LPN 2: Wed 11:00a-4:00p, Thurs-Sat 7:00am-4:00pm
On-call every other week
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY: The Assisted Living Wellness Coordinators will be responsible for managing the medication system for Kavod Assisted Living. The primary objectives of the Assisted Living Wellness Coordinators are to ensure compliance with all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations surrounding medications while enabling residents’ to maintain a dignified lifestyle in a non-medical home setting within the specified boundaries of the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Understands/supports the Resident’s Rights as evidenced in all aspects of performance, concern and caring for residents. Maintains patient confidentiality.
Provides wellness checks when resident’s report medical concerns. Follow up with family and physician to report concerns and design and properly document a plan of action.
Coordinates with Assisted Living Resident Care Coordinator regarding resident status to include follow up on Hospitalizations, Rehabilitation Stays, and Outside Service requirements. (PT, OT, etc.)
Participates in resident assessments and care plan meetings.
Responsible for the communication with family, residents, pharmacy and physicians regarding medication/wellness related issues or concerns.
Responsible for all aspects of the medication program at the facility, including filling of medication reminder boxes, maintaining current physician orders, maintenance of medication supply, completion and auditing of medication related forms, and ensuring compliance with all facility and state regulations.
Reports any medical or physical changes to the Resident Care Coordinator/Director of Assisted Living to ensure documentation in the resident’s care plan.
Provides communication and direction to direct care staff regarding medication/wellness related topics. Provides training of direct care staff as relates to the medication program.
Provides coverage, intervention, documentation, and follow‑up for resident emergencies.
Attends management, staff and in-service meetings as required.
Completes and maintains appropriate documentation per Kavod policy and CDPHE regulations.
Carries out and completes any other duties as assigned.
Available on-call for medication related issues within Kavod Assisted Living.
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, skills, abilities and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure for the state of Colorado. Minimum two years previous experience with the elderly or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a state-regulated facility preferred.
Reporting structure: This position reports to the Assisted Living Director. There may be times when the Wellness Coordinators need to interact with the consulting RN.
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume outlining experience as it relates to this position to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org.
Position is open until filled.
On-Call Care Partner QMAP/ADL
Hiring Range: $19.11/hr to $20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Sick, Credit Union, Bereavement Leave, 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:
Download, print, fill out & email application to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org
Apply online & send a cover letter to HR@KavodSeniorLife.org
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 240 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 parties, contests and opportunities to engage with our residents in creative ways, including the occasional Wii Bowling Tournament!
Kavod Senior Life is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe the contribution of our employees to organizational success is enhanced, and not limited by, their age. We celebrate the differences 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 diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.