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How much do morning assisted living jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for morning assisted living in the United States is $17.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a morning assisted living caregiver?

To thrive as a Morning Assisted Living Caregiver, you need a solid understanding of personal care, basic healthcare procedures, and often a high school diploma or relevant caregiving certification. Familiarity with electronic care reporting systems, mobility aids, and medication management protocols is commonly required. Patience, compassion, and strong communication skills help build trust and rapport with residents and their families. These skills ensure residents receive safe, respectful, and effective support during their daily morning routines.

What are the most common challenges faced during morning shifts in assisted living, and how can they be managed effectively?

Morning shifts in assisted living often involve assisting multiple residents with personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and administering medications, all within a limited timeframe. Managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks are essential to provide quality care while maintaining a calm and supportive environment. Effective communication with both residents and team members helps address individual needs and ensures a smooth start to the day. New team members may find mornings particularly busy, but with experience and teamwork, these challenges become easier to handle.

What is a morning assisted living job?

Morning Assisted Living jobs typically refer to caregiving positions in assisted living facilities that have morning shifts. These roles often include helping residents with morning routines such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, and preparing for the day. Staff may also assist with breakfast, medication management, and light housekeeping tasks. Morning shifts are ideal for those who prefer working early hours and enjoy supporting seniors in a caring environment.

What is the difference between Morning Assisted Living vs Morning Caregiver?

AspectMorning Assisted LivingMorning Caregiver
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Assisted Living CertificationCPR, First Aid, Home Care Certification
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, residential settingsPrivate homes, client residences
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting residents with daily activities, medication managementProviding personal care, companionship, light housekeeping

Morning Assisted Living professionals typically work in assisted living facilities, focusing on supporting multiple residents with daily tasks and medication management. Morning Caregivers often work in private homes, offering personalized care and companionship. While both roles require similar certifications like CPR and First Aid, their work environments and specific duties differ, with assisted living staff serving groups and caregivers providing one-on-one support.

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Infographic showing various Morning Assisted Living job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,673 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Assisted Living & Wellness Director

Otterbein SeniorLife

Castalia, OH

Full-time

Posted 22 hours ago

Posted today


Otterbein SeniorLife rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 240 rated social care providers


Job description

Overview

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Assisted Living & Wellness Director who desires a career that matters in a community that values their expertise.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

The Assisted Living & Wellness Director (LPN or RN required) is responsible for creating an atmosphere that provides for continuity of quality care and quality of life for all residents in the Assisted Living and Independent Living areas 24 hours per day. This is accomplished by providing clear direction and expectations to all partners about the philosophy of the area in which they work.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees daily operations of the Assisted Living including supervision of staff.
  • Completes Assisted Living 90 day and Annual evaluations.
  • Plans, evaluates, and takes responsibility for providing consistent and sufficient staffing to meet resident needs in the living areas.
  • Participates in recruitment and retention of partners.
  • Assists partners in utilizing appropriate techniques for effective assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of residents and their needs.
  • Set productivity expectations and hold partners accountable for meeting them.
  • Provide wellness services as indicated.
  • Ensures that the medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of residents are addressed, followed up in the Plan of Care in an appropriate and supportive manner.
  • Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times.
  • Ensures campus and department policies, procedures, and guideline, as well as local and state regulations, are met and followed by everyone in the area.
  • Ensures adequate orientation provided to all partners in the area.
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team by listening to concerns and suggestions and by providing follow-up and feedback in a timely manner.
  • Coaches and teaches partners how to communicate their needs as well as resident needs.
  • Ensures exceptional customer service provided.
  • Ensure the provision of resident physicals, drug screens and TB Screens
  • Schedule CPR and First Aide training for partners, track attendance to ensure compliance
  • Assist with partner scheduling and staff partners according to caseload
  • Provide work assignments to nurses and aides
  • Ensure partners complete assignments and scheduled
  • Conduct new resident assessments
  • Attend resident care conference meetings
  • Update incident reports to include interventions, write progress not reflecting interventions, enact interventions and sign incident report
  • Coordinate transitions in care from independent living to assisted living to long-term care
  • Attend meetings as scheduled
  • Attend daily morning health services leadership meetings
    • Report including details and analysis of any unplanned hospitalizations, ER visits and falls
    • Review progress notes and report relevant information to the team
  • Conduct daily partner huddle to relay pertinent, real-time information to staff
  • Meet with Director of Health Services weekly to establish common goals and evaluate progress toward set objectives
  • Complete shepherd visits weekly
  • Serve as on-call nurse in rotation with the Director of Nursing
  • Conduct periodic staff meeting to receive feedback from partners
  • Conduct periodic evening, night and weekend visits to stay connected to partners who work at these times
  • Develop processes and procedures for assisted living & wellness as needs arise
  • Communicate and build positive relationships and family members
  • Assist in the referral management process
  • Provides hands-on assistance in working the floor during periods of staffing challenges.

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of approved nursing program (LPN or RN)
  • Licensure/Certification: Current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Experience: Successful candidate will show strong organizational skills and system development, demonstrate effective communication, provide exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality care. The candidate will also need to demonstrate alignment with Otterbein Marblehead's mission and values. Previous experience in a continuing care community preferred.
    • 2 years healthcare experience preferred

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Assisted Living & Wellness Director at Otterbein!


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About Otterbein SeniorLife

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Otterbein SeniorLife is a health and human services industry institution based in Lebanon, OH, US. Established in 1912, the organization has a century-old heritage of providing senior-focused services. Otterbein SeniorLife offers a full spectrum of health and human services including continuing care retirement communities and home health and hospice services. Upholding the values of inclusiveness, quality, innovation, and stewardship, the organization is widely recognized as a faith-based, non-profit ministry. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons.

Industry

Nursing and residential care facilities

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lebanon, OH, US

Year founded

1912