Marquette Co. retirement community seeking employees, offering ‘competitive wages’
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – A Marquette-area retirement community is hoping to attract new employees with what they say are competitive wages and benefits.
Brookridge Heights Retirement Community in Marquette is holding a job fair tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants need nothing but a desire to help people and a friendly disposition. All training will be provided by the Brookridge Heights staff. They are looking to fill a variety of positions from nursing care to various support positions.
Eldercare facilities throughout the country have been seeing a shortage of workers since the pandemic. Marketing Director Lindsay Hemmila says this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a rewarding career in elder care.
“We are looking for passionate people, passionate people who want to get into senior living. We have a variety of positions that are available from caregivers to med techs, and folks who want to work in dietary. And we do all the training right here on the job, so no prior experience is necessary. We really just aim for folks who have a passion to want to help others who would want to come here and be a part of our team to do that for the seniors that live here. The prerequisite that’s required is right here. You have to come here with heart and passion. We can do all of the rest of the training right here for the right candidate,” said Hemmila.
Brookridge Heights offers competitive wages, as well as a comprehensive benefits package for those who qualify. Brookridge Heights hiring managers will be on-site all day to answer questions. No appointment is necessary to attend this event.
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