Brookdale Senior Living Inc., the nation’s largest senior living operator, is actively recruiting to fill more than 4,500 jobs.
The Brentwood, Tennessee-based chain of 743 senior living communities, including Brookdale in Hixson, is hiring for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs), Certified Nurses Assistants (CNAs), and Caregivers, Housekeeping, Dining, Maintenance and many other roles, including the new role of “Room Service Attendant.”
“While these positions may initially be seen as a temporary solution by individuals, our hope is that these new associates will find purpose and meaning in a career with Brookdale, and awareness that this is a great opportunity to be a part of something bigger than themselves,” said Lucy Leeming, senior vice president of Talent Management at Brookdale Senior Living.
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