Career Opportunities Abound at Charlestown

When opportunity knocked, Erica Darby answered. After five years as an administrative assistant at Fox Run, an Erickson Senior Living community in Novi, Michigan, she embarked on a new career opportunity at Charlestown, a sister community in Catonsville, Maryland. Now, she is exactly where she wants to be.

“I love Erickson and wanted to explore new opportunities within the organization,” says Darby. “My managers often asked about my future goals, and we developed plans to help me achieve them. I created a career path for my desired position and completed my Bachelor’s degree so that I was ready when an opportunity arose.”

Darby is one of the 16,000-plus Erickson Senior Living team members nationwide who enjoy a fun and meaningful career with opportunities and support to advance and achieve their goals. 

Through training and professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and benefits such as reimbursement for higher education, trade schools, and certifications, Charlestown provides team members with the tools to advance in roles throughout the company. 

“The tuition reimbursement was huge, but the flexibility in my schedule, provided by my supervisor, was also incredibly impactful, allowing me to take additional classes and complete my degree in a timely fashion,” says Darby.

Career for life

As one of the five largest senior living providers in the United States, Erickson is committed to providing career growth opportunities for team members. To support this, each community hosts a Career Expo. At these events, team members can learn about exciting ways to advance their careers within the Erickson organization. 

“Our goal is to provide our talented and diverse team members with a meaningful work experience that matches their interests and goals,” said Nicole Walker, Chief Human Resources Officer for Erickson Senior Living. “This is why we created the 2024 Internal Career Expo Series across the enterprise. As a growth company with a bright future, we strive to be an employer of choice by providing our team members with the resources to cultivate the career they personally desire at Erickson Senior Living.”

The Career Expo provided a one-stop shop for learning about these resources and connecting with leaders and peers who have built careers for life with Erickson. Team members also learned to map a development path and access skill-building opportunities. In her previous roles, Darby took advantage of the opportunity to network with Charlestown department ambassadors. 

“Having all of the different departments in one place really emphasized the numerous opportunities available to advance your career here at Charlestown,” says Darby.  

Caring culture

Charlestown takes pride in hiring, retaining, and promoting a talented and diverse workforce dedicated to helping residents live better lives. Their friendly, supportive culture is built on a foundation of meaningful relationships between residents and co-workers, and it’s what Darby values most.  

“It's wonderful to see that you are making a difference in people's lives; that is my favorite part of the job!” says Darby. “I truly enjoy supporting our residents. Their appreciation is immense, and I am humbled by their gratitude every day. You develop a bond with them and want to see them succeed, thrive, and live as fully as possible.”

Erickson Senior Living continues to grow. Construction is underway at two additional locations: The Grandview in Bethesda, Maryland, and Emerson Lakes in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Team member growth and retention are key priorities to continue bringing Erickson's unique lifestyle to more seniors across the country. 

To learn more about the career opportunities at Charlestown and apply online, visit: www.ericksonseniorlivingcareers.com .