Ashby Ponds Employees Enjoy Meaningful, Life-Changing Career Opportunities

Relocating from Florida to Virginia, Jason Guidi interviewed for, and accepted, a sales associate position at Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va. Since his hiring in September 2023, Jason’s new career offers a positive company culture dedicated to providing a vibrant work environment; financial stability and benefits; and a commitment to health and well-being.

“I was looking for a job in sales but I knew I had to find a position where I believed in the product,” says Jason. “It had to be something tangible and worthwhile. At the same time, I knew I wanted to work as part of a team with a good culture.”

Jason’s girlfriend, Isobel Rissing, was instrumental in leading Jason to Ashby Ponds. Before the couple relocated to Virginia, she worked at Devonshire, an Erickson Senior Living community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 

“Isobel loved coming to work every day. She loved her team and spoke highly of the Erickson Senior Living culture,” says Jason. “When we moved to Virginia, her Erickson team helped her transition to Woodleigh Chase, an Erickson Senior Living community in Fairfax. She also learned about the sales associate position at Ashby Ponds and thought it would be perfect for me.”

The Ashby Pond sales team felt the same. 

“We immediately clicked,” says Jason. “The entire interview/hiring process reaffirmed the positive culture I’d heard about. Everyone really cares and makes an effort to treat you well.”

In the 12-months since his arrival at Ashby Ponds, Jason has found that his career is so much more than a job, providing him opportunities and support for achieving his professional goals.

“Before I was hired, Isobel talked about the importance Erickson Senior Living places on growth and personal fulfillment,” he says. “She told me there were lots of opportunities to grow and try new things, not just within your department, but throughout the company. Since working at Ashby Ponds, I’ve found all of this to be true. We are encouraged to seek out opportunities and always supported in those efforts. I’ve had numerous conversations with my own managers about the future. I appreciate their support and flexibility to explore the things I’m interested in.”

Jason also appreciates the many advantages of Erickson Senior Living’s generous benefits program including annual well-being visits; access to wellness workshops and fitness challenges; and reimbursement of up to $260 for personal wellness expenses for team members enrolled in an Erickson Senior Living medical plan.

“This year, I plan to use my credit toward new sneakers,” he says. “It’s really amazing how many benefits we enjoy. I recently bought a house and used our GE appliance discounts. Most were up to 40-50% off. They are unbelievable.”

Erickson Senior Living invests in employees, like Jason, in the same way it invests and cares for the residents they serve. 

“The services we offer to more than 30,000 residents nationwide are only as good as the people providing them, says Alan Butler, Chief Executive Officer of Erickson Senior Living. “That is why we take the hiring process very seriously in order to identify the best people. As a growth company with a bright future, we strive to be an employer of choice by providing an unparalleled workplace experience.”

For Jason, the reward is a job he loves, surround by supportive teammates with the common goal of providing better lives to Ashby Ponds residents.

“I love my job,” says Jason. “I connect with unique individuals on a daily basis. I really enjoy meeting with people and listening to their different stories. My advice to anyone pursuing an Erickson Senior living career is to work hard and ask questions, to take initiative. There are almost endless opportunities to grow and advance your career.”

To learn more about open positions and career benefits at Ashby Ponds, visit https://www.ericksonseniorlivingcareers.com/.