More Than a Paycheck: How PSL Supports the Whole Lives of Its Team Members

Choosing where to work is about more than a job title or a salary.It is about finding an organization that sees you as a whole person, one with financial goals, health needs, family responsibilities, and a life that extends well beyond your shift.At Presbyterian Senior Living, the benefits available to team members reflect a genuine commitment to that kind of whole-person support.From health coverage and retirement planning to financial flexibility and wellness resources, PSL has built a benefits package designed to meet team members where they are, in every season of life.For those exploring a career in senior living, understanding what PSL offers beyond the work itself is an important part of the picture.Health Coverage That Puts Your Well-Being FirstTaking care of others starts with taking care of yourself.

PSL offers medical and prescription coverage options, dental and vision benefits, and access to a Health Savings Account, giving team members meaningful tools to manage their health and the health of their families.These are not token offerings.They are part of PSL's broader commitment to ensuring that the people who show up every day to serve residents are supported in their own physical well-being.When team members have access to quality health coverage, they can focus on what matters most: being present, engaged, and at their best for the people in their care.PSL also offers an Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential support for team members navigating personal challenges, whether related to mental health, financial stress, family concerns, or other life circumstances.

That kind of resource signals something important: PSL understands that life is complex, and that supporting team members well means supporting them beyond the walls of the workplace.Kathy Schoff, Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor at Ware Presbyterian Village, is candid about one of the moments that cemented her loyalty to PSL.Years ago, when her landlord gave her just two weeks to vacate her home, she had just returned from vacation with her savings depleted.Ware's employee giving program stepped in."Ware helped me with money for a deposit on an apartment I'm still at 10 years later," she says.

Now, every October, she tells her own story when encouraging others to donate to the program."I tell people about my story when I'm telling them about donating to it."Financial Tools Built for Real LifeFinancial stability matters.PSL offers competitive wages alongside a suite of financial tools designed to give team members greater flexibility and security.One of the most distinctive offerings is access to UKG Wallet, which allows team members to access their earned wages before their scheduled payday.

For anyone who has ever faced an unexpected expense between pay periods, that kind of flexibility can make a real difference.It is a practical, meaningful benefit that reflects PSL's understanding of the financial realities many working people navigate.Looking further ahead, PSL offers a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, giving team members a path toward long-term financial security.Building toward retirement is something many people put off, especially early in a career.

PSL makes it easier to start, and the employer match means the organization is investing in team members' futures alongside them.As Joyce Knowles at Kirkland Village shared when reflecting on the support available to team members, "Life happens, and knowing that your workplace has your back when unexpected challenges arise is invaluable." That sentiment captures what PSL's financial benefits are designed to do: provide a foundation of stability so team members can focus on their work and their lives with greater confidence.Investing in Your Future Through EducationPSL believes that learning does not stop when you take a job.Through a growing network of educational partnerships, the organization supports team members who want to grow their skills, pursue additional credentials, or advance their careers in healthcare and senior living.Those partnerships connect team members with colleges, universities, and training programs close to where they live and work.Whether a team member is near one of PSL's central Pennsylvania communities or working in the Delaware area, there are local educational relationships designed to make continuing education more accessible and more affordable.The types of opportunities these partnerships support are wide-ranging.

Team members pursuing nursing licensure, working toward a degree in healthcare administration, seeking certifications in specialized care, or exploring fields like social work, wellness, or business can find pathways that fit their goals.PSL works to reduce the barriers that often keep working adults from continuing their education, including cost, scheduling, and access.Tonya Evans, who advanced from CNA to LPN at PSL, is one example of what that kind of support can make possible.Her journey reflects a pattern seen across the organization: team members who start in one role and, with encouragement and practical support, grow into new levels of responsibility and expertise.

That growth benefits not only the individual but the residents and communities they serve.Melissa Townsend-Fisher, who has built her career on PSL's Human Resources team, put it simply: "I've had so many great mentors here, and I believe in paying that forward." That spirit of investment and encouragement is what makes PSL's educational support more than a line item in a benefits package.It is part of a culture that genuinely wants to see its people grow.Wellness Resources That Help You ThrivePSL's commitment to whole-person care extends to its own team members through wellness resources designed to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.At select PSL communities, team members have access to on-site fitness facilities, including gym and pool usage, as part of their employment.These are not small perks.

They are tangible expressions of PSL's belief that team members deserve to thrive, not just survive, in their work and in their lives.The organization's wellness philosophy mirrors the same whole-person approach it brings to resident care.Just as PSL works to support residents' wholeness of body, mind, and spirit, it works to support the same for the people on its team.That alignment between how PSL cares for residents and how it cares for employees is one of the things that makes the organization distinctive as an employer.According to Nancy Pilkington, Resident Services Director at HMC, one benefit that stood out to her was access to counseling support through Spring Health.

Nancy noted how meaningful it is that PSL is paying attention to emotional wellness and making support easier to access for team members.The Perks That Reflect a Culture of CareBeyond the core benefits, PSL offers a range of additional perks that speak to the kind of employer it aims to be.Pet insurance is one example.It may seem like a small thing, but offering pet insurance signals that PSL pays attention to what matters to its team members, including the animals that are part of their families.Gretchen Haas, Community Life Director at Glen Meadows, says I was very excited for the pet insurance last year, Gretchen said.

I thought that was a really unique benefit.Paid time off, flexible scheduling options, and other work-life balance supports round out a package that is designed with real people in mind.These perks, taken together, reflect a culture that values team members as individuals.

They are not afterthoughts.They are part of a deliberate effort to make PSL a place where people want to work, and where they feel genuinely supported in doing so.Benefits That Connect Back to the MissionIt would be easy to think of benefits as separate from the mission of caring for older adults.At PSL, they are not.When team members have access to quality health coverage, they can show up healthy and focused.

When financial stress is reduced through tools like UKG Wallet and retirement planning, team members can bring their full attention to the people they serve.When education is supported, care improves.When wellness is prioritized, compassion is sustained.The benefits PSL offers are not just a recruitment tool.

They are an expression of the organization's values, and a reflection of its belief that the people who care for residents deserve to be cared for in return.For those considering a career with Presbyterian Senior Living, the benefits package is worth understanding in full.It is one of the clearest ways PSL demonstrates that it sees its team members as whole people, and that it is committed to supporting them in every dimension of their lives.Ready to learn more about what PSL offers? Explore current openings and discover what it means to build a career with purpose at Presbyterian Senior Living.