Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS! NOW HIRING!
WE NEED EMPLOYEES WHO WANT TO WORK AS FEW AS 8 HOURS OR AS MANY AS 25 HOURS PER WEEK-- APPLY TODAY!

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is currently accepting applications and hiring for the following job openings:
PART-TIME JOB POSITIONS 25 HRS/WEEK:
* TRANSPORTATION VAN DRIVER (BOTH CDL & NON CDL)
*HOME HEALTH AIDES/HOMEMAKERS.
*MEALS ON WHEELS-HOME DELIVERED MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS (PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
Must be at least 18 years old; high school diploma, GED, or experience equivalent; driver's license; Pass pre, post, and random drug & alcohol test; BCII Criminal background check; provide professional references; and must be caring, compassionate, & work well with senior citizens. Drivers must pass a DOT physical.
APPLY IN PERSON AT:
GUERNSEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio
OR EMAIL YOUR RESUME & AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES TO: [email protected].
Absolutely no telephone calls please.
EOE

We had a great evening at our July Monthly Dinner! Special thank you to Jack Marlin for providing wonderful entertainment, everyone loved it! 😊

If you are a caregiver or know a caregiver who could benefit from this free Powerful Tools for Caregivers class we would love to have you join us beginning Tuesday, August 6th.

It was a beautiful day for a cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler in Marietta! We also visited a few farm markets and had a delicious lunch at Boathouse BBQ ⚓️☀️

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center & Meals on Wheels Guernsey County will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th in observation of the Independence Day holiday. Regular operations will resume on Friday, July 5th. 🇺🇸 We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

We celebrated Independence Day a day early today with our 4th of July Cookout for lunch! 🇺🇸❤️

We hope to see everyone tomorrow evening at Good Ole Gospel Music Night!

Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is currently accepting applications and hiring for the following immediate PART-TIME JOB POSITIONS:

*HOME DELIVERED MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS
*VAN DRIVERS (CDL A PLUS BUT NOT REQ.)
*HOME HEALTH AIDES/HOMEMAKERS

FULL-TIME JOB POSITIONS WITH BENEFITS:

*CHEF/HEAD COOK

Must be at least 18 years old; high school diploma, GED, or experience equivalent; drivers license; Pass pre, post, and random drug & alcohol test ;BCII Criminal background check; (Van Drivers must pass DOT Physical). Applicants to provide professional references. Ideal candidate must show up to work, possess outstanding work ethic, be caring, compassionate, & work well with senior citizens. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
*Paid holidays
*Paid vacation
*Mileage reimbursement
*Opportunity for 90 day and annual wage increase

APPLY IN PERSON AT:
GUERNSEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
1022 Carlisle Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio
OR EMAIL YOUR RESUME & REFERENCES TO: [email protected]

Absolutely no telephone calls please.

EOE

The Ohio Department of Development and Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. want to remind Ohioans assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application, or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider. Senior citizens may go to GMN Tri-County office for help with assembling the required documents and completing their HEAP application.
Individuals will need to have copies of the following documents to include with their application:
Most recent utility bills.
A list of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers).
Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types).
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
Proof of disability (if applicable).
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. If you need immediate assistance with your energy bills, please contact your local Energy Assistance Provider. A list of providers can be found at energyhelp.ohio.gov.
The last day to apply for the regular HEAP benefit is May 31, 2024. For more information or assistance with applying for a HEAP benefit, contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. at (740)439-6681.
For more information on the programs, visit energyhelp.ohio.gov or call your local Energy Assistance Provider.

It was a fun and interesting trip today in Amish Country! We spent the morning at the Age of Steam Roundhouse learning all about the trains they have at their facility. Then we had lunch at Dutch Valley and did a little shopping afterwards before heading home. 🚂

There was a great turnout this evening for our Byesville Monthly Dinner!

We had our second group of graduates today for our Beginner Tablet Class! This class was able to be offered through special funding from the Healthy Aging Grant.

It was a great evening at our June Monthly Dinner tonight. Thank you Carson Clouse Music for providing wonderful entertainment for us!

Applications for this years Senior Farmers Market Program are now available. If you aren't able to use the QR code below to fill out the application online please stop into Guernsey County Senior Center to pick up a printed application, fill it out, and bring it back for us to enter it for you! If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at (740) 439-6681.

This may be a long shot but we’re asking for everyone to share in hopes this cooling cloth finds its home. The owner graciously let Ruth use it during the Bridge Walk yesterday morning and we would like to return it. If you are the owner please stop into the Senior Center or give us a call at 740-439-6681!

What a beautiful day to celebrate the opening of the new Southgate Bridge! We were blessed to have our eldest client, Ruth, who is 106 join us to be amongst the first to cross the bridge. Thank you to the associates at Hospice of Guernsey for helping get Ruth to the ceremony. We feel so privileged to have been included in today’s celebration ❤️

If you’re out at Touch A Truck today be sure to stop and see our van! Thank you Hospice of Guernsey for inviting us and hosting such a fun event for the kids!

Just a friendly reminder as the temperatures continue to rise over the next several days, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is a cooling shelter. Our doors will be open until 6:00PM, Monday-Friday. Please feel free to come and visit us in order to stay cool and beat the heat! Seniors can enjoy fun bingo, lunch, as well as a whole host of other indoor activities & events. Or simply relax, read a good book, or watch TV in the Living & Library Room. We encourage seniors to stay hydrated and don't overexert yourself, especially during the hottest times of the day. Please remember to check in with your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they have chronic disease or are vulnerable to overheating. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us a call at (740) 439-6681.

Here are a few of our staff who wore purple today in support of Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

Special thank you to Guernsey County Adult Protective Services for stopping to visit us today and bringing us some goodies in honor and support of Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

We had a great trip today seeing The Lion King Musical at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus🦁💛

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. is encouraging everyone to wear the color purple this coming Friday, June 14th. "Together, we can stop elder abuse".

We hosted our second Good Ole Gospel Music Night this evening. New Promise provided some wonderful uplifting music! 🎶 🎵

It's official. The Southgate Parkway Bridge will be opening June 18th. Join us for a celebration. The ceremony will begin at 10:30. We will have music by the Cambridge City Band, speakers and food trucks, including Up in Smoke, Jimmy Avocados and Brothers Treats.

We can't wait to see everyone tonight for Good Ole Gospel Music Night! 🎵🎶

We would like to thank each of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated and contributed door prizes to our Senior Citizens Day Luncheon and the Senior Picnic at the Park. We greatly appreciate each and every one of you and your continued support! ❤️

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