Cedarhurst
Operator of senior living communities
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About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A current and active state-approved medication aide or medication technician certification is required.
- Insulin certification is preferred.
- CPR or Basic Life Support certification is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments is required.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance is required.
- Ability to follow infection prevention and control protocols, including use of personal protective equipment, is required.
- Successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and required health assessments is required.
- A criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.
- Provide direct resident care, including medication distribution, according to individualized care plans.
- Observe residents, report condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors, and provide timely interventions as instructed.
- Document observations, incidents, interventions, communications, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance and care throughout each shift.
- Pass required information to the next shift and ensure timely documentation by resident assistants.
- Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood glucose levels as assigned.
- Monitor resident rooms and rounds and use proactive interventions to promote safety.
- Administer and document medications according to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
- Monitor glucose and administer insulin when insulin-certified.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
- Assist residents with nutritional and hydration needs and document care in the nursing record.
- Perform restorative nursing techniques, including positioning, activities-of-daily-living training, and passive range of motion.
- Assist with resident transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics and respond to urgent calls.
- Assist residents in attending scheduled facility activities.
- Maintain a restraint-free environment and support fall-prevention programs.
- Welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedures.
- Assist with post-mortem care as instructed.
- Oversee medication delivery processes, including order entry, receipt and tracking, medication administration record documentation, narcotic counts, and medication check-in.
- Notify the pharmacy and supervisor of medication issues and work toward timely resolution.
- Attend in-service classes and staff meetings, assist with orienting new employees, and lead or coach resident assistants and certified nursing assistants.
- Promote residents' physical, personal, and emotional well-being and support their maximum self-care and independence.
- Follow residents' advance directives and wishes.
- Ensure effective communication with residents' families regarding residents' care and well-being.
- Take direction from management and address conflicts and concerns involving residents, families, employees, and others.
- Stay current on required training and ongoing education initiatives.
- Insulin certification.
- CPR or Basic Life Support certification.
About the company
Cedarhurst Senior Living runs a network of senior living communities that provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, Personal Care, and Memory Care under the Cedarhurst and Cedar Creek brands. It operates 50 communities across eight states, with three more under construction, and is part of The Dover Companies, a developer and operator of senior housing. Its communities combine housing with level-based care to support residents’ daily living needs. By offering multiple care options within the same brand family, Cedarhurst helps residents choose the right level of support without moving to a different organization. The company differentiates itself through its scale (dozens of communities), multi-brand approach, and ownership by a dedicated developer/operator of senior housing, which allows consistency in service and growth. Cedarhurst’s goal is to create communities where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Clayton, Missouri
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cedarhurst opened Lincoln, Nebraska, in August 2026 and Shawnee, Kansas, in September 2026.
- Farmington added 23 cottages in August 2026; Wichita added 24 cottages in July 2026.
- Senior Housing News said Cedarhurst had five communities under construction in May 2026.
What critics are saying
- A June 2025 Missouri lawsuit alleges racial discrimination and retaliation at Cedarhurst.
- Revelio Labs shows headcount fell from 947 in 2023 to 905 in 2026.
- One serious infection-control or staffing scandal in memory care triggers state shutdowns and lawsuits.
What makes Cedarhurst unique
- Cedarhurst runs 55+ communities across Midwest and Southeast, nearing 60 by June 2026.
- It combines assisted living, memory care, and independent living cottages in one portfolio.
- Dover Companies keeps Cedarhurst development and acquisitions moving simultaneously, not a single-site operator.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Gym Membership
Employee Discounts