Household Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife; Swanton Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) Match

PTO

Paid Holidays

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Crisis Fund

Identity Protection

University Partnerships

RightNow Media Access

Partner Discounts

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a compassionate Household Assistant for part-time 2nd shift to support residents in our community. The role focuses on helping plan meals, preparing food, maintaining clean living spaces, laundry, and assisting elders with daily activities.

The position offers a starting pay of $15.00 per hour, based on experience, and includes a benefits package for eligible team members. Previous eldercare experience is preferred but not required; high school students of legal

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with elders, cooking for a family or group of diners, or light housekeeping and laundry.
• No previous work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Seek input from elders on meal planning.
• Prepare ingredients and serve meals and snacks.
• Set up table and ensure food safety and temperature.
• Inventory and stock supplies; maintain clean environment.
• Handle laundry and household chores; maintain confidentiality.
• Answer phone and participate in team meetings to set house standards.
• Collaborate with staff to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Elders care

Cooking

Housekeeping

Laundry

Teamwork

Education

High school student (of legal working age)

Job description

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.

Available Shifts: Part-Time 2nd

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.
• 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*

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

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.