When you were a kid, what did you say you wanted to be when you grew up? Believe it or not, I’ve always wanted to work in senior living (and at Friendship Village of Dublin)! I grew up just a short walk from the campus and first visited when I was only four. Plus, I get to spend time with my family, which always leaves me laughing. There’s something about it that really allows me to ground myself and connect with nature. What do you do or where do you go to unwind? My family has a farm in north-east Pennsylvania, and I try to go there whenever I can. Plus, I can always find comfort in the photos/memories of past vacations when I’m caught up in the hustle and bustle of the work week. There’s nothing like going somewhere completely new to reset your mind. This really helps me keep my head up when the boundaries between work and life start to blur. How do you achieve success in spite of the hustle and bustle? I love to travel, so I always have a getaway planned somewhere on my calendar. So, I think the best advice I’ve ever been given is to “practice what you preach” - even if they’ve never said that to me explicitly.Įxplain some of your work-life balance challenges. Over the years, I’ve seen how their kindness, hard work and smarts have made all the difference in both their careers and their personal lives. That being said, it’s not necessarily their advice, but their actions that have really stuck with me. What advice or mentors have helped guide you along the way? I’ve been incredibly lucky to find mentors who’ve helped me navigate career challenges and encouraged me to take risks along the way. I really feel blessed to have the opportunity to do such meaningful work and serve so many wonderful people. I’m motivated by my relationships with residents - even when I’m feeling tired or overwhelmed. What gets you up in the morning? And what gets you through the workweek? Honestly, I love my job. The setting is beautiful and we’re undergoing a massive $75 million facility expansion, which will further deliver the highest-quality services and amenities to our residents and their families. What’s new and exciting at Friendship Village of Dublin? If you’ve driven down Riverside Drive over the past few years, you probably already know the answer to this question. It’s a demanding job, but by far the most rewarding. Fortunately, I work with a brilliant team who works hard to deliver on our promises to residents. I wear a lot of hats overseeing operations, finance, clinical care, hospitality and more. Tell us about your current career role: I’m currently the executive director of Friendship Village of Dublin, central Ohio’s largest Life Care community, meaning we take care of our residents physically and financially for the rest of their lives. Over the years, I worked in a variety of roles at different independent and assisted living communities, while pursuing an advanced degree in nursing from Mount Carmel College of Nursing. Then, I started working for my current employer Life Care Services, a company dedicated to helping retirement communities thrive through responsible business management. After high school, I earned a bachelor’s degree in health services and long-term care administration from Ohio University. Give us a snapshot of your career path: I’ve always had strong relationships with my family, and it’s what inspired me to pursue a career with the mission of helping seniors experience the highest quality of life. It has an energy unlike anywhere else humble and home-y, yet thriving with life and opportunity.
Even when I’ve lived and worked in other cities - from Washington to Delaware - I’ve always considered Columbus home. Most of my family is from here and I grew up going to Dublin City Schools. Profession: Executive Director, Friendship Village of Dublin/Life Care ServicesĪ Columbus native, what is it about the city that endears you to it the most? I’m a Columbus native through and through. Now, as the Executive Director of Friendship Village of Dublin – central Ohio’s largest Life Care community – she is motivated by her relationships with her residents each and every day. As a child, Rita fondly recalls spending time with her grandfather, visiting the residents at Friendship Village of Dublin. Rita Doherty is passionate about helping seniors, travel, and grounding herself with nature.
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