Resident Coworkers

At Camphill Ghent, we have coworkers who live in the community and participate in care work, festival and cultural life, land work and other community tasks:

  • CARE WORK: Resident coworkers assist with personal care (activities of daily living) and also includes housekeeping, passing medication, and providing soul care through meaningful companionship and conversation.
  • CULTURAL AND FESTIVAL LIFE: Resident coworkers participate in our celebration of different cultural activities and multi-faith, multi-tradition events and festivities. Resident coworkers are involved in planning, implementing and participating in our cultural life.
  • LAND WORK: Resident coworkers care for our gardens and in the winter time, help manage with outdoor tasks like snow removal.

As a resident coworker, you will be provided with either a studio or one-bedroom apartment and access to shared amenities with other coworkers. Your living costs will be covered with a monthly stipend and you will also receive health insurance.

All resident coworkers are provided trainings to become certified as NY State home health aide.

 

Download a coworker application here. If you have questions, please email beacoworker@camphillghent.org.

Testimonials

  • “Relaxed living among interesting, well educated people amidst glorious scenery, major concerts & art shows, helped by an outstanding staff.”

    Joan S., Camphill Ghent Independent Living Resident

  • “Knowing of the excellent reputation around the world that the Camphill movement enjoys, I was honored to become the first chairman of Camphill Ghent’s board. This bold experiment in integrated senior living represents something quite new for Camphill in North America. Camphill Ghent is setting an example not only for Camphill but for all those who have an interest in how people of varying abilities can live together in community as they grow old. I'm excited to be part of this effort.”

    Bill Vogt, member, Camphill Ghent Board of Directors; former Chairman of the Board

  • “When I became an employee of Camphill Ghent, I felt so welcomed as if everyone already knew me. Working here has been a blessing, and I greatly enjoy the care that is provided for our residents and the appreciation the employees receive in return. What a lovely place.”

    Marissa Polanco, Home Health Aide

  • "My mom has also been at Camphill Ghent. We were hoping things would be as good as the place she lived in before, which was another very nice senior community. Our hopes and expectations have been exceeded by quite a bit, and it seems to be getting better all the time! Something very special and good is behind assembling a staff like the folks I have met working here. In a word, it is HEART...!"

    Dan Sparks