Sodalis Fire Starters: Working in Senior Living
Meet the people who spark joy
Working in senior living means more than executing tasks. It means showing up every day with compassion, patience, and genuine care. It means noticing when a resident needs encouragement and celebrating small victories. It means being part of something bigger than yourself.
Our Fire Starters are team members who consistently ignite positive change at Sodalis Living communities. They are Activity Directors who remember what makes residents smile. Culinary team members who prepare meals with heart. Nursing professionals who respond to needs with urgency. Executive Directors who lead with integrity. These are the people who make senior living careers meaningful.
For families exploring senior living options, Fire Starters represent what to look for in a community. For those considering work in senior living, their stories show what’s possible when you join a team that values people as much as it values outcomes.
Introducing our Fire Starters
Each month, we spotlight team members who embody Operation Magic — our cultural commitment to excellence, compassion, and genuine connection. These profiles show what working in senior assisted living really looks like, from the daily moments of care to the professional growth opportunities available.
Whether you are a resident, family member, or potential team member, our Fire Starters remind us why senior living career opportunities matter. They are the backbone of thriving communities.
Fire Starter spotlights
May 2023 Fire Starter — Sodalis Temple
Name: Kathleen Brisco
Position: Med Tech/RA
Fun fact about Fire Starter: I’m very caring, and I love to work
How they got into senior living: Love working with residents and have been doing it for 16 years
Favorite part about working with seniors: Residents and my co-workers
Favorite part about Sodalis family: They care about the residents
Hobbies/Interests outside work: BINGO and shopping
Join our team
Inspired by our Fire Starters? Senior living careers at Sodalis Living offer meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth across all roles and experience levels.