Lantern Hill Supports Lifelong Careers Through Growth and Opportunity

Victor Omatseye enjoys his job as a care associate in the assisted living department at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., and he was interested in learning about other career opportunities within the organization. When his manager told him about an upcoming internal career expo, Omatseye jumped at the chance to attend.

“I wanted to meet with coworkers from other departments, see what types of opportunities they had, and find what would match my interests,” says Omatseye, who has worked at Lantern Hill for six years. “There are lots of different job opportunities here, so I wanted to learn more.”

Omatseye shares that when he lived in Nigeria, he worked in accounting, so naturally, he wanted to meet with the finance department at the expo. “I have always had an interest in finance and accounting,” he says. 

Ana Montagni, Director of Continuing Care at Lantern Hill, explains that the career expo offers an introductory snapshot of each department where attendees can meet with employees of each department to learn more about what it’s like working there and what opportunities may exist. 

“Team members can go to each department and meet with a subject matter expert who could explain what ‘a day in the life’ in their department entails and hear that individual’s career journey. The attendees gain a better knowledge of each department, which also assists in their current jobs. It’s another way we can foster future leaders and inspire them to advance their careers and achieve their goals,” says Montagni, who adds that the expo was very well attended.

“Our goal is to provide our talented and diverse team members with a meaningful work experience that matches their interests and goals,” says 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.”

Montagni adds that before she became a director, she was inspired by her former boss Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is now Associate Executive Director at Lantern Hill. “He had my current job then, and he helped me learn the ropes and develop professionally to a director role,” she says. 

Erickson offers professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, benefits such as reimbursement for higher education, trade schools, and certifications, online and in-person training, and Individual Development Plans that can be created in partnership with a manager or supervisor to create a roadmap for the future.

“It takes a special type of person to work at Erickson, and we owe it to them to give them opportunities to succeed and grow their careers here,” Montagni adds.

“I love working here and spending time with the residents. Every day is different, and I draw energy from the residents,” Omatseye says. “I also like the environment, the values of the organization, and my coworkers.”

Although accounting is his background, Omatseye is not limiting himself to solely a role in finance, noting that those skills are transferable to each department. 

“There are management opportunities in each department, including dining, sales, administration, and accounting. Lantern Hill gives you many options and opportunities to grow, which I value. I’m still learning about jobs that I did not know even existed here.”

Lantern Hill offers independent senior living with stylish maintenance-free homes, abundant amenities, hundreds of resident-run clubs and activities, three on-site restaurants, an on-site medical center, an all-season aquatics center, a library, a salon, and a fitness center. In addition to independent senior living, Lantern Hill offers assisted living, memory care, long-term nursing care, and sub-acute rehabilitation.

Watch your calendar! Be on the lookout for the 2025 Career Expo at Lantern Hill!

Learn more about career opportunities at Lantern Hill and apply online at www.ericksonseniorlivingcareers.com.