From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
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The short version
You arrive at Sequoia Living in Portola Valley as a CNA on a campus run by a Bay Area nonprofit founded in 1958. The work sits inside Memory Care, Assisted Living, and the Health Center, with posted shifts that include Memory Care NOC Tuesday–Saturday at 40 hours, AL/MC NOC Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday at 32 hours, and Health Center AM Friday–Monday at 32 hours.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Tuition assistance and noted investment in professional development give you a concrete path to grow beyond the CNA role.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comSequoia Living is a Bay Area nonprofit founded in 1958 that runs life-plan and affordable senior housing with a stated mission of healthy and joyful aging.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comStaff describe a collaborative atmosphere and approachable leadership, with Glassdoor at 4.6/5 from 74 ratings and 95% willing to recommend.
For experienced nurses
Nursing here
- Career development
growth opportunities; employees note investment in professional development and advancement
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
tuition assistance
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As of 2026- Scheduling
CNA shifts: MC NOC Tue-Sat 40h; AL/MC NOC Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 32h; Health Center AM Fri-Mon 32h
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As of 2026
Benefits
Employer-paid medical/dental/vision, 18 days PTO + 8 holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, employee discounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
CNA full-time Portola Valley $28.02-$32.93/hr
As of 2026
The units
Memory Care
CNA posting lists MC NOC shift Tue-Sat 40 hrs and AL/MC NOC shift 32 hrs.
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Source location unconfirmedAssisted Living
CNA posting lists AL/MC NOC shift Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 32 hours; Med Tech cert needed for med duties.
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Source location unconfirmedHealth Center
CNA posting lists Health Center AM shift Fri-Mon 32 hours.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- mission-driven supportive culture
- Staff describe a positive collaborative atmosphere focused on the senior-living mission and development.
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- leadership approachability
- Many praise leadership including the CEO as approachable and community-building.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- work-life balance and workload
- Flexibility and balance are noted, though some mention workload concerns.
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More review themes
- overall recommendation
- Glassdoor shows 4.6/5 from 74 ratings with 95% willing to recommend and 93% positive outlook.
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The hard parts
Some staff mention workload concerns even while noting flexibility.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sequoia Living, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sequoia Living
- CNA
- Evening shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
$28–$33/hr
- CNA
- 8-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Sequoia Living sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sequoia-Living-Reviews-E222854.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Sequoia-Living-EI_IE222854.11,25.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sequoia-Living-San-Francisco-Reviews-EI_IE222854.0,14_IL.15,28_IM759.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- sequoialiving.org/portola-valley
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Expect the unexpected every shift and at every hour of it. The part you can learn is flexibility: managing a bit of chaos, and finding something in it to enjoy.
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