At Cordia, our mission is to create opportunities for our Members to continue to lead meaningful lives. Our approach to the aging journey is unique, and our members love living here. We think you might love working here, too.
Here are just some of the reasons you should work at Cordia:
- When you work at Cordia, there is no “slow season” to budget your income around.
- A staff meal is provided each shift, leaving more money in your pocket.
- Health, dental, and vision plans are offered to full-time employees, which starts at just 30 hours/week, after a short initial employment period.
- Both full- AND part-time employees accrue paid time off.
- Reduced memberships to the YMCA.
- If you value being part of a community, then working at Cordia is for you.
See below for the positions for which we are currently hiring. Qualified applicants are required to take a background check as well as drug screening and TB test.
COVID-19 considerations:
If not already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, new employees will be required to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, provided by Cordia.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Nursing Assistant
Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons is currently seeking Nursing Assistants to join our Wellness Team. We are hiring for full-time day positions. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a community that is committed to creating opportunities for seniors to continue to lead meaningful lives. We are searching for candidates who enjoy engaging with people, want to work in a fun and beautiful environment, and who value the sacred work of caring for others.
Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Opportunity
Are you interested in Joining Cordia but don’t have your CNA? Cordia offers a CNA Apprenticeship Opportunity where you can learn while you earn — earn a paycheck, and also earn your CNA certification! We are currently seeking applicants to enroll in our CNA Apprenticeship Program. Cordia is proud to offer this fully paid learning opportunity to candidates who have aspirations to obtain their CNA certification. Join our team and get paid to learn the skills of a CNA in an environment that is dedicated to creating opportunities for seniors to continue to lead meaningful lives.
As a CNA apprentice at Cordia you will receive one-on-one on the job training, licensed classroom training and education, and professional development education. The apprenticeship program is designed to prepare you to take the Michigan State CNA Competency Exam and earn your certificate in this rewarding and dynamic field! Obtaining the skills of a CNA creates a pathway to success in healthcare and provides the opportunity to work in multiple areas of care. We are currently hiring for part-time dayshift CNA apprentices which includes many organizational benefits (see above).
Housekeepers – Part- and Full-time
Cordia is seeking both full- and part-time employees to join our housekeeping team. No previous housekeeping experience is needed, and we are willing to train housekeeping skills. At Cordia, housekeepers assist with common areas as well as member private residences. This position requires the ability to work independently, often with little supervision. If you have a willingness to learn and have a passion for meaningful work, this job may be for you! See above for the benefits included.
Concierge (front desk) – Full- and Part-time
Cordia is seeking a flexible part-time employee to join our concierge. Concierge tasks include: greeting members and visitors, driving and/or running errands, assisting with scheduling, and more. This position will require driving our members to various locations, and a valid driver’s license is required. Weekends are also required. If you have excellent customer service skills, are task oriented, and prefer each day to be unique, this job may be for you! See above for the benefits included.
Maintenance Associate
We are on the hunt for a Maintenance Associate to assist our Building & Maintenance Services team with various duties. These will include miscellaneous minor repairs and preventive maintenance, cleaning HVAC filters, painting and wall repair, minor artwork or other Member installations, maintaining and cleaning ventilation systems, assembling and moving furniture, minor plumbing issues, and minor landscaping care and snow removal.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working with tools, including hand and electric, and dependable transportation to and from work. You will also need to have the manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary for this type of work, including the ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds, as well as the ability to drive company vehicles (and a valid driver’s license). Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, and/or Electrical knowledge is helpful. See above for the benefits included.
Kitchen Staff
Cordia’s Dining Services Department is seeking reliable and hard-working kitchen staff for both full- and part-time positions. Our kitchen operates much like a fine dining restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pub menus throughout the day (see today’s menu, here).
Our dinner menu changes almost daily, taking advantage of local and seasonal ingredients when we can, and we make nearly every item on our menus from scratch. Because of this menu rotation, we offer the opportunity for our staff to be creative in putting together new menu dishes. We are very much an experienced kitchen AND a learning kitchen encouraging employees to grow and try new things.
Other reasons to be part of the Cordia team? We are a 365-days-a-year kitchen, meaning there is no “slow season” to budget your income around. And, earlier starting times mean earlier out times, as we are typically finished daily around 9:30 PM. See above for the benefits included.
Club Dining Services – Servers
Full- and Part-time
Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons is in search of team-oriented and dependable individuals to be part of our Dining Services Department. Cordia’s unique community provides the opportunity to work with active seniors who will come to know your name and treat you like family. Both full- and part-time positions are available.
We offer competitive wages, flexible hours, and benefits. There is no “slow season” to budget around and a staff meal is provided each shift, leaving more money in your pocket!
Cordia is committed to providing a work environment that promotes teamwork and supports personal growth. If interested in culinary arts, hospitality, or healthcare, this is a great opportunity. See above for the benefits included.
