Skip to content
Build a Career Where Closer Connections Lead to Better Care

 Join a close-knit assisted living team in Holyoke where relationships matter, your work has visible impact, and residents are known as people. Not room numbers. 

Caregiver walking with Resident

Smaller Community

You get to know residents and coworkers in a more personal setting. 

Meaningful Work

Your effort supports dignity, comfort, and daily quality of life. 

Local Employer

Privately owned. Community focused. Rooted in Holyoke. 

Clear Path to Apply

Short mobile-friendly application with quick follow-up. 


Why Work at Sarawood

People who thrive here want more than a job. They want to feel connected to the people they serve and valued by the team around them.

Smaller Community. Stronger Relationships.

You have the chance to know residents by name, understand their routines, and build trust over time.

A Team Where You Are Seen

In a smaller setting, your reliability, compassion, and ideas are noticed. Your work matters here.

Home-Like Environment

Sarawood offers a personal atmosphere that feels more welcoming and less institutional than larger facilities.


What It Takes to Succeed Here

We Hire for Character, Consistency, and Care

We are looking for team members who show up, treat people with dignity, and take pride in supporting older adults with professionalism and compassion.

  • Reliable attendance and follow-through
  • Warm, respectful communication
  • Patience and professionalism under pressure
  • Strong teamwork and willingness to help
  • Attention to resident dignity, safety, and comfort
What You Gain

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Meaningful Daily Impact

Your work supports comfort, dignity, safety, and connection.

Supportive Team Setting

Work alongside people who value accountability and compassion.

Stable Local Employer

Join a community-focused organization rooted in Holyoke.

Growth Potential

Build experience in senior care within a smaller organization.


Open Positions

Start with your role of interest below.
Certified Nursing Assistant. CNA
7AM - 3PM
3PM - 11PM
11PM - 7AM

Support residents with daily living needs while helping create a warm, respectful, and safe environment. 

  • Assist with ADLs, mobility, comfort, and routine support
  • Communicate clearly with residents, families, and team members
  • Day, evening, and overnight schedules may be available
Activities Assistant
Weekdays
Weekends

 Help residents with routines, personal support, and daily comfort in a close-knit assisted living setting. 

  • Provide hands-on support with compassion and consistency
  • Help maintain a safe and welcoming resident experience
  • Ideal for candidates with senior care experience


What Working Here Feels Like

The work matters because people matter. Every shift includes small actions that shape comfort, dignity, and connection.

Start the Day with Comfort

 Help residents begin the day feeling supported, respected, and cared for in a calm home-like environment. 

Support Routines and Relationships

 Assist with meals, mobility, activities, and the details that make daily life safer and more enjoyable. 

End the Shift Knowing You Helped

You leave with the satisfaction of knowing your work made someone’s day more comfortable and connected. 


Our Hiring Process

Simple. Respectful. Straightforward.

Apply Online

Submit the short form from your phone or desktop. A resume helps, but it is optional.

Initial Review

Our team reviews your information and reaches out to qualified applicants.

 

Interview

Selected candidates are invited to speak with the hiring team about fit, experience, and schedule.

Onboarding

Final candidates complete the next steps for hiring, background checks, and orientation.


Looking for Work That Feels Personal and Purposeful?
At Sarawood, relationships come first. If you want to join a team where your presence matters and your work has visible impact, we would love to hear from you.
No resume. Apply anyway.
Short application.
Good fit for caregiving, CNA, activities, and support roles.

Questions before you apply?

We know applying for a new role is a big step. If you have questions about the position, schedule, qualifications, or what it is like to work at Sarawood Assisted Living, we are happy to help. Reach out before you apply and our team will point you in the right direction.

Contact options
Email: careers@sarawoodassistedliving.com
Phone: (413) 532-7879 
Schedule a conversation: Schedule Time with Lisa

Ready to Apply?

Start Your Application

Historic Home Setting

A warm, residential environment in Holyoke, Massachusetts. 

 

Privately Owned

A team culture shaped by people, not corporate layers. 

Relationship Driven

Closer connections with residents support better care. 

Purpose Every Shift

Your work has a direct effect on comfort, safety, and belonging.