Spring has arrived, the sun is shining, and in 2025, many people will be stepping out searching for new careers and brighter opportunities! One area seeing tremendous growth is senior living careers.
Senior living careers are especially in demand at assisted living and memory care communities such as The Kensington Reston in Reston, Virginia.
Senior living might be your next big step if you love meaningful work, genuine connections, and a stable career path with lots of upward mobility.
Ready to start a new career? Browse our current openings and apply today!
Senior living careers are thriving in 2025
The number of aging adults in the U.S. is growing—and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
In fact, in 2025, seniors will outnumber any previous generation, and that trend is only expected to continue for decades. This isn’t a short-term shift, it’s a long-term reality.
Why Choose a Career in Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Senior living offers something that hospitals, clinics, and larger healthcare systems often can’t: more time, more connection, and less chaos.
In this environment, you have the time and space to focus on each resident, offering thoughtful, personalized care without the pressure of an overwhelming caseload.
You care for fewer residents, and you get to know them. You learn their routines, meet their families, and build real relationships over time.
Compared to hospital settings, the pace is more manageable, the work is steady, and the emotional rewards are real.
For many, that balance makes senior living not just a job, but the right career choice.
Current job opportunities at The Kensington Reston
The Kensington Reston is hiring; we’re looking for people who care deeply about their work.
Some of our team members come from healthcare backgrounds. Others bring experience from hospitality, customer service, or completely different fields.
What they all share is a commitment to showing up for our residents—and for each other.
Here’s a look at the roles we’re currently looking to fill.
Private Duty Assistant (Part-Time)
Private Duty Assistants provide one-on-one care and companionship, assisting residents with daily activities, medication reminders, and personal care.
This role is ideal for empathetic individuals who enjoy personalized interactions and prefer providing focused care tailored to individual needs.
Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (Part-Time)
Our Overnight LPNs ensure residents receive top-quality care during nighttime hours.
Duties include medication administration, health monitoring, and coordinating emergency care if necessary.
Candidates need a valid Virginia LPN license and must excel in independent, attentive overnight care environments.
An attractive $1,000 sign-on bonus highlights our commitment to attracting the best talent!
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Day/Evening Shift (Part-Time)
LPNs working the day or evening shifts provide compassionate medical support, including medication management, health assessments, and care coordination.
This role requires a Virginia LPN license and strong communication skills, ensuring residents feel safe, cared for, and respected throughout their daily routines.
Float Registered Nurse (RN) – Washington D.C. Metro Area (Part-Time)
As a Float RN, you’ll support multiple Kensington locations across the D.C. metro area, stepping in where you’re needed most.
This role demands flexibility, a Virginia RN license, and solid clinical experience. Ideal candidates adapt easily to changing environments and thrive on variety and challenge.
Overnight Care Partner (CNA, HHA, PCA) (Full-Time)
Overnight Care Partners provide essential care during evening hours, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety through assistance with nightly routines, personal care, and responding promptly to overnight needs.
CNA, HHA, or PCA certification, compassion, and reliability are preferred.
Care Partner (CNA, HHA, PCA) (Full-Time)
Care Partners play an important role, providing daily assistance, personal care, and companionship to residents.
Whether you have CNA, HHA, or PCA certification, this role requires warmth, patience, and a genuine passion for helping seniors enjoy their best possible quality of life.
Become a Care Partner through Direct Care Training: PCA, CNA, HHA not required!
New to caregiving? No certifications? No worries. Our Direct Care Training program lets compassionate individuals start meaningful senior living careers without previous healthcare experience!
You’ll receive paid training to become a skilled, full-time Care Partner, assisting residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and companionship.
Preparing for your interview at The Kensington Reston
Interviews at The Kensington Reston are welcoming and collaborative. We may hold group interviews for some positions, especially Care Partner roles.
This allows us to see how you interact with others and work in a team setting, which is a big part of life in our community.
We’re not just looking at your resumé—we want to understand who you are and how you approach care.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A chance to share your background and why you’re interested in the role
- Questions about real-world scenarios you might encounter on the job
- Opportunities to show how you communicate, solve problems, and support others
- A friendly, honest conversation about what it’s like to work here
Read: Joining The Kensington Reston Team: A Step-by-Step Process
Why choose The Kensington Reston?
Working at The Kensington Reston isn’t just clocking in and out—it’s about something more than that.
You’re part of a team that cares—about the work, about the residents, and about each other.
We offer great benefits, real opportunities to grow, and a steady, respectful, and supportive workplace.
Benefits we offer:
- Competitive salaries reflecting your valuable contributions
- Health, life, and 401K benefits starting at just 32 hours per week
- Generous paid time off for a better work-life balance
- Employee assistance programs to support your mental and emotional health
- Complimentary lunches and dinners to make your workday a little easier—and tastier
Ready to grow your senior living career?
The Kensington Reston is an assisted living and memory care community in Reston, Virginia.
We care for aging adults, including people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and we do it with a team that shows up every day ready to help.
If you’re looking for steady, meaningful, and real work, this is a good place to land. You’ll be part of a team that respects your time, values your effort, and invests in your future!