Careers at Kendal at Lexington
Kendal at Lexington strives to create a workplace characterized by mutual respect, opportunities for career growth and stability. As an organization that provides many services, we seek dedicated staff for culinary services, health care, resident services, housekeeping, maintenance, marketing, finance, IT and many other areas where your time and skills will be appreciated. Training is also provided for those seeking something new.
As a major employer in Rockbridge County, Kendal at Lexington offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development and a sense of community and family.
We would love to hear from you!
Kendal at Lexington Requires COVID-19 Vaccinations for Staff and Volunteers
Kendal at Lexington has and continues to advocate for the vaccine, which is proven by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be safe and effective against symptomatic infections, hospitalizations and death.
“We are dedicated to the health and safety of our residents and staff in the Kendal at Lexington community,” said Jan Bigelow, Executive Director and CEO of Kendal at Lexington. “Moreover, we know widespread vaccination against COVID-19, both here and beyond, is necessary to preserve life and move forward from this pandemic.”
The vaccine mandate has been in place for all staff since October of 2021. Some religious and health exemptions may apply.
Committed to Diversity
We are committed to the philosophy that Kendal at Lexington must be as good a place to work as it is a good place to live. Underlying these efforts is a desire to preserve a sense of community and to nurture an atmosphere in which employees of all backgrounds feel their contributions are important in fulfilling our mission.
Our commitment to diversity flows from Kendal’s Quaker roots and published Values & Practices. We believe that a spirit of inclusion and a culture of diversity enrich and strengthen our communities, people, and services.
Kendal strives to create and support an environment for community members, board, staff and volunteers that is welcoming to all cultures, backgrounds and differences — an environment that promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and teamwork.
Welcoming Diversity
Over the past decade, the Kendal System of retirement communities has undertaken a concerted effort to increase diversity among community members, staff, volunteers and board members.
This video highlights some of our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The Kendal Corporation and Kendal affiliates operate on the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in evaluating any person for employment, training, compensation, promotion, or termination. We operate in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.