Household Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a compassionate Household Assistant to support residents with meals, housekeeping, laundry and daily living activities in our Ohio communities.

Join a Mission-driven team where daily tasks include meal prep, safety checks, resident engagement, and teamwork across shifts. This role offers full-time or part-time hours with DailyPay and a strong benefits package for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• No certification required.
• Current high school student who has reached legal age to work.
• Experience with elders, cooking for a family or group of diners, light housekeeping and laundry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Seek input from elders for meal planning and preparation.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks, and set up table.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring temperatures and freshness.
• Inventory and stock supplies; keep areas clean and safe.
• Perform laundry and help elders with clothing storage.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and staff.
• Answer phones and participate in team meetings to improve house operations.

Skills

Meal planning

Food safety

Housekeeping

Laundry

Communication

Education

High school student eligible to work

Job description

Overview:

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Household Assistant who desires a career that matters in a community that values their expertise.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

• Now Offering DailyPay**

Available Shifts: Full-time and Part-time 1st or 2nd shift

Pay: Starting at $15.00 based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Help plan appropriate meals according to dietary needs/preferences/medical issues.
• Seek input from elders with meal planning and preparation.
• Prep ingredients; prepare and serve meals and snacks.
• Set up table.
• Ensure the safety and freshness of food; measure and record food temperature.
• Inventory and stock shelves with supplies.
• Clean rooms, floors, equipment, and kitchen to maintain a safe, neat and clean environment.
• Ensure that laundry is completed and returned; help elders put laundry in closet/drawers.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all elders, co-workers and documentation.
• Answer phone.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings to set house standards, resolve conflicts, and improve the running of the house.
• Record appliance temperature into a log.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and elders and work as a team to ensure all needs are being met.

Qualifications:

• Certification: No certification required.
• Education: Current high school student who has reached legal age to work.
• Experience: Preferred experience working with elders, cooking for a family or group of diners or experience with light housekeeping and laundry. No Previous work experience is required.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
• Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non‑profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.