Jobs for High School Students in Senior Living Communities

When looking for a job during high school, the landscape can look pretty bleak. Fast food, babysitting, and bagging at the grocery store are among the options. But there is another possibility high school students should consider: senior living. For young people who want to really enjoy a job, meet interesting people, make friends, and be treated with respect, high school jobs in senior living can be the answer. At Senior Star we encourage high school students to apply and offer many benefits they won’t find working the drive-through.

Senior Living Jobs for High School Students

Lots of options — High school jobs in senior living are available in many different areas of Senior Star communities. For example, we hire friendly faces to serve as greeters, welcoming guests and residents at the door and lending a helping hand when needed. Or perhaps a position in the kitchen or dining room seeing to it that each resident is served their meal and looked after. Or for those who like to get a little exercise on the job, housekeeping positions offer the opportunity to really get to know residents, care for them, and make each day a better one just by being there. And while putting residents first, your team will be backing you all the way. As one Senior Star associate found out, “I believe our company values and our mission, vision and promise really mean something, not just words on a paper.”

Advancement opportunities — For some, high school jobs in senior living can be the beginning of a great career. At Senior Star, untrained young people who want to learn and advance are welcome to join our team and we gladly provide training for a variety of assistant and trainee positions. High school jobs in senior living are also a great way to find out about possible careers in healthcare or culinary arts or even management. According to one Senior Star associate who came to Senior Star from another senior living community, “(Senior Star) training is above and beyond anything I had received at my past employment.”

Fun and friendly environment — Work can be fun and high school jobs in senior living are indeed just that. At Senior Star, we credit our staff support and attention to our associates for helping make work fun every day. As one associate sees it, “We are encouraged to be ourselves and have fun! You can't find the dynamics we have in our communities anywhere else. Associates truly care for one another and our residents.” 

Spending time with older adults who have led very interesting lives can enrich each day and bring a fulfilling feeling that is hard to achieve working behind a counter. Equally important is the sense of belonging to a family that Senior Star promotes. As one associate noted, “I love it at (Senior Star) you feel like you are family. We all work together as a team to take the best possible care of our residents.”

Dependable hours, pay and perks — High school jobs in senior living at Senior Star are great for young people because the hours are regular, and the pay is competitive. More than that, however, is the flexibility we offer when life happens and time off is needed, as well as our many perks including:

• A bonus program for rewarding associates who go the extra mile and help achieve goals.
• A third-party employee assistance program where associates can get advice on everything from finances to child and elder care with just a phone call.
• Safety awards for associates who routinely meet or exceed safety protocols and help make it not only a safe place to work but a safe home for our residents.
• Actively giving back to the community is key to Senior Star’s success and we encourage all of our associates to participate. In fact, Senior Star is home to the 4^th ranked Walk to End Alzheimer’s® fundraising team in the entire country! Said one Senior Star associate, “Senior Star is a blessing in my life. Through my work, I've been asked to get involved in charitable work and given time during working hours to give back to the community. I am continually given new tools and education that help me in both my work and personal life in a variety of ways.”

Before you start filling out fast food applications, find out more about Senior Star Senior Living, check out our careers website, and take a look at open positions. Then fill out an application and you are on your way!