The importance of employee retention and recruitment in senior living was discussed in a recent session led by Sevy Petras, CEO of Priority Life Care. The event highlighted how the stability of the workforce plays a key role in ensuring quality care for residents.
Petras, who has a background in investment banking and now leads Priority Life Care, emphasized the link between workforce consistency and resident satisfaction. "The quality of resident care begins with your workforce. This session focuses on the strategic importance of employee retention and recruitment in senior living. Learn how workforce stability directly impacts resident satisfaction, and explore actionable approaches to cultivate loyalty, resilience, and purpose among staff at all levels," said Petras.
During the session, attendees learned about different strategies to build loyalty and resilience among employees across various positions within senior living communities. Petras shared her perspective on using staffing models that focus on culture-driven management to improve both team performance and resident experiences.
She also spoke about her goal as CEO: "She’s on a mission to inspire operational teams and elevate the resident experience through strategic staffing models and culture-driven management."
The discussion addressed practical ways organizations can strengthen their teams while maintaining high standards of care for seniors.