When Maddy Jones was seven years old, her mom, Michelle, took a part-time job as a receptionist at Ohio Living Dorothy Love. Maddy remembers tagging along with her mom to meetings and delivering goodies to residents with her Girl Scout troop. Our community was so ingrained in her childhood that she knew she wanted to work here too when she grew up.

That childhood dream became a reality when Maddy turned 16 and began working as a waitress in our Oak Tree Dining Room. Almost immediately, she realized she wanted to spend more time with residents instead of in the kitchen. Maddy went on to become a state tested nursing assistant (STNA) and now works in the east wing of our Healthcare Center. She loves spending one-on-one time with residents, and takes pride in getting to know, love and care for them and their families.

Maddy has seen her mom grow in her career as well. Michelle now works as Transportation Coordinator and Maintenance Secretary. After thirteen years here, she says there’s not one thing she would change about her experience. “I have gained so many extra ‘parents’ and ‘grandparents’ throughout the years, and I have so many awesome memories thanks to my extended family here,” she said.

Michelle has a knack for bringing fun to her work and brightening everyone’s day. She makes sure that our entire maintenance crew participates every Halloween with a group costume. This year they were Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Everyone was smiling as they marched down the halls, whistling while they worked.

Both Michelle and Maddy agree that Ohio Living Dorothy Love is more than a place to work; it is a wonderful community full of friends and extended family.

We couldn’t be more grateful that Michelle found her way to Ohio Living Dorothy Love, and that Maddy followed in her footsteps.

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