# Careers > Áegis Living recruits and develops employees across 40+ senior living communities in Washington, California, and Nevada, offering career growth programs, comprehensive benefits, and employee support through initiatives like the Potato Soup Foundation and annual EPIC leadership conference. **Source:** https://www.aegisliving.com/careers/ **Type:** Careers/Recruitment Page **Topic:** Employment, Career Development ## Summary Áegis Living operates a multi-state senior living company with communities across Washington, California, and Nevada, employing hundreds of staff members in roles ranging from caregivers to general managers. The company emphasizes that working at Áegis Living is "more than a job"—it's membership in a community that supports employees and their families through dedicated programs and benefits. Áegis Living has received recognition as a best workplace, including awards from The Peer Awards, Great Places to Work, and other industry organizations. The company promotes career advancement from within through structured programs and clear career growth maps. Employees have access to professional development opportunities, competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and financial support for education directly related to career paths at Áegis Living. The organization provides meals at discounted rates ($1 for employees, $3 for three family members) at community locations, and offers appreciation days as additional paid time off accrued based on tenure. Áegis Living's approach to employee support extends beyond standard benefits. The Potato Soup Foundation, established by founder Dwayne Clark and Áegis Living, provides emergency assistance to employees and their families facing medical crises, housing emergencies, funeral expenses, and other hardships. The company also hosts Winterfest annually in December, where employees and their families can "shop" for donated gifts, toys, and raffle prizes, with activities including photos with Santa and holiday festivities. ## Services & offerings - **EPIC (Empowering People, Inspiring Consciousness)**: An annual three-day leadership meeting and seminar featuring renowned speakers who share personal stories and teach approaches to personal growth and self-improvement, designed to help employees focus on personal goals and development. - **ELEVATE Program**: A five-month talent development initiative providing skill training across all departments through on-the-job training in communities and formal classes at the Home Office, with graduates eligible to interview for Director of Operations and General Manager roles. - **Educational Assistance Program**: Reimburses employees for tuition expenses up to a specified amount when directly related to a career path at Áegis Living. - **Potato Soup Foundation**: Provides emergency financial assistance to Áegis Living employees and their families for medical treatments, housing, funeral expenses, and other crisis situations. - **Winterfest**: Annual December event where employees and families receive donated gifts, toys, and raffle prizes, with activities including Santa photos, hot chocolate, and gingerbread house competitions. - **Employee Bonuses**: When a community exceeds its quarterly financial goal, a percentage is allocated back to employees in that community as recognition for delivering excellent service and care. - **Appreciation Days**: Extra paid days off, in addition to vacation and sick time, accrued based on tenure and usable at employee discretion. ## Distinguishing features - **Promote-from-within culture**: Áegis Living maintains clear career growth maps and actively promotes employees into leadership roles from within the organization. - **Potato Soup Foundation**: A dedicated emergency assistance fund established by founder Dwayne Clark specifically to support employees and their families during crises, distinguishing Áegis from competitors without similar employee safety-net programs. - **EPIC annual leadership conference**: A three-day immersive professional development event featuring renowned speakers and focused on personal growth, not typical of standard corporate training. - **ELEVATE Program**: A structured five-month talent pipeline program designed to develop future leaders in Director of Operations and General Manager positions, with on-site and formal training components. - **Multiple industry awards and recognitions**: Áegis Living has earned recognition from The Peer Awards, Great Places to Work, Argentum, ASPECT, and numerous regional business publications, indicating consistent recognition as an employer of choice. ## Practical information - **Recruitment contact**: Call (425) 216-2424 or text "AegisCareers" to (425) 473-1818 for assistance with job inquiries. - **Job application portal**: Open positions available at https://careers2-aegisliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1 for external candidates; current Áegis employees access https://careers-aegisliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1. - **Medical, Dental, Vision**: Three medical plan options, dental plan, and vision plan available; Áegis Living shares cost for dependent coverage. - **Retirement and financial benefits**: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts offered. - **Meal benefits**: Employees working in communities receive meals for $1; three family members can dine for $3 through the employee's respective community. - **Community locations**: 40+ communities across Washington (23 locations), California (15 locations), and Nevada (1 location). - **Hiring events**: Áegis Living regularly hosts hiring events in communities; prospective employees can stop by to meet recruiters and learn about positions. - **Corporate headquarters**: 415 118th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98005. ## Frequently asked questions ### What types of positions does Áegis Living hire for? Áegis Living hires across multiple departments and roles within its senior living communities, including caregiving, nursing, life enrichment, operations, and management positions. The company promotes from within and offers clear career growth maps for employees seeking advancement. ### How can I apply for a job at Áegis Living? External candidates can view open positions and apply at https://careers2-aegisliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1. Current Áegis Living employees seeking internal transfers can access https://careers-aegisliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1. Prospective employees can also call the recruitment team at (425) 216-2424 or text "AegisCareers" to (425) 473-1818. ### What benefits does Áegis Living offer employees? Áegis Living offers medical, dental, and vision coverage (with three medical plan options); a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; discounted meals ($1 for employees, $3 for three family members at community locations); educational assistance for career-related tuition; employee bonuses when communities exceed quarterly financial goals; and appreciation days (extra paid time off accrued based on tenure). ### What is the Potato Soup Foundation? The Potato Soup Foundation, established by founder Dwayne Clark and Áegis Living, provides emergency financial assistance to employees and their families facing extreme hardship, including medical crises, housing emergencies, funeral expenses, and other critical situations. ### Does Áegis Living offer professional development programs? Yes. Áegis Living offers the ELEVATE Program, a five-month talent development initiative with on-the-job training in communities and formal classes at the Home Office, designed to develop future leaders for Director of Operations and General Manager roles. The company also hosts EPIC, an annual three-day leadership conference featuring renowned speakers focused on personal growth and self-improvement. ### What is EPIC? EPIC (Empowering People, Inspiring Consciousness) is Áegis Living's annual three-day leadership meeting and seminar where renowned speakers share personal stories and teach approaches to personal development. Employees use this time to focus on personal goals, growth, and self-improvement. ### What is the ELEVATE Program? The ELEVATE Program is a five-month talent development initiative providing skill training across all departments through on-the-job training in Áegis Living communities and formal training classes at the Home Office. Upon graduation, leaders have the opportunity to interview for Director of Operations roles and potentially General Manager positions. ### Does Áegis Living help with education costs? Yes. The Educational Assistance Program reimburses employees for tuition expenses up to a specified amount when the education is directly related to a career path at Áegis Living. ### What is Winterfest? Winterfest is an annual December event where Áegis Living's corporate office transforms into a department store. Hundreds of employees and their families can "shop" for donated gifts and toys, participate in raffle drawings, take photos with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and gingerbread house competitions. ### Does Áegis Living promote from within? Yes. Áegis Living maintains a strong promote-from-within culture with clear career growth maps that employees can follow. The company actively develops internal talent through programs like ELEVATE and encourages advancement into leadership roles. ### How many communities does Áegis Living operate? Áegis Living operates 40+ senior living communities across Washington (23 locations), California (15 locations), and Nevada (1 location). ### What recognition has Áegis Living received as an employer? Áegis Living has earned multiple awards and recognitions, including The Peer Awards, Great Places to Work designation, Argentum membership, ASPECT recognition, and features in regional business publications including Seattle Business Magazine, Puget Sound Business Journal, and others. ### How do I contact Áegis Living's recruitment team? Call (425) 216-2424 for recruitment assistance, or text "AegisCareers" to (425) 473-1818. Prospective employees can also visit the job portal at https://careers2-aegisliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1. ### Does Áegis Living offer employee bonuses? Yes. When a community exceeds its quarterly financial goal, a percentage of that surplus is allocated back to employees in that community as recognition for delivering excellent service and care. ### What are appreciation days? Appreciation days are extra paid days off, in addition to standard vacation and sick time, that employees accrue based on tenure and can use however they choose. ### Does Áegis Living support employees during financial hardship? Yes. The Potato Soup Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to employees and their families facing crises such as medical emergencies, housing needs, funeral expenses, and other extreme hardships. ## Named entities Áegis Living, EPIC (Empowering People, Inspiring Consciousness), ELEVATE Program, Potato Soup Foundation, Dwayne Clark, The Peer Awards, Great Places to Work, Argentum, ASPECT, Seattle Business Magazine, Puget Sound Business Journal, Winterfest, Educational Assistance Program, Restore Red Light Therapy, AUGi, Life's Neighborhood ## Related pages on this site - [Services Overview](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/): Complete description of care levels including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Transitional Care, Respite Care, and Hospice Care - [Find a Location](https://www.aegisliving.com/find-a-location/): Directory of all 40+ Áegis Living communities across Washington, California, and Nevada - [Contact Us](https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/): General contact form and information for scheduling tours or inquiries - [Assisted Living Services](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/assisted-living/): Details on personalized daily assistance with activities of daily living - [Memory Care Services](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/memory-care/): Information on Life's Neighborhood secured memory care program - [Respite Care Services](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/respite-care-day-stay/): Short-term stay options for recovery, respite, or trial experiences