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Smooth Operators: How Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Keep Things Moving

Healthcare facilities and engineering is a long way of saying “the people who keep everything running.” Often, they’re responsible for making sure everything inside a healthcare facility is running smoothly. In doing so, they’re also responsible for creating a safe environment for everyone who goes through the front door. What Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Teams … Continued

Healthcare Food Services and the Relationship Factor

Food fuels us. At a basic level, it gives us the energy we need to survive. But it does more than just fuel our bodies. It fuels our souls with smells and tastes that evoke memories and feelings. Food can simultaneously transport us back to a moment in time and keep us rooted in the … Continued

4 Roles of Environmental Services in Senior Living

Environmental services is a critical part of every industry and business. In some ways, it’s part of our homes, too. Senior living is no exception. In fact, environmental services plays an important role in every senior living community. Some of their roles in senior living may even surprise you. What is Environmental Services? Many healthcare … Continued

Nursing Assistants in Senior Living: Who They Are and What They Do

Many aspects of senior living are related to nursing. Whether it’s coordinating care or delivering it. Nursing is a pillar of most senior living. Nurses complete assessments, manage medications, and offer advocacy. Nursing assistants in senior living provide direct care to residents. It’s a vital part of senior living. Plus, it supports resident happiness. Who … Continued

The Role of Nurses in Senior Living

It should come as no surprise that nursing is one of the career fields that offers the most versatile opportunities. Nurses can work in many different settings, with many different populations, and at many different levels of leadership. Nurses play many important roles, but the role of nurses in senior living can be especially important. … Continued

Spring Into a Career in Aging

Careers in aging can be rewarding for both seniors and employees alike. Senior living exists for residents to live their best lives and thrive as they age – and employees who have a career in senior living can find many benefits as well. Staff who serve with compassion and commitment can make a good senior … Continued

The Role of Social Work for Older Adults

Every March is National Social Work Month and the role of social work for older adults is extremely important. Social workers do a lot of hard jobs and they often do not receive much thanks or appreciation. March is a chance to celebrate the work social workers do and appreciate the work they do supporting … Continued

Meet Jessica, our Springfield Masonic Community Executive Chef!

  A True Superstar Meet Jessica, Springfield Masonic Community Executive Chef! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are superstars. We recently sat down with Jessica and she shared her story and the success she’s had at Springfield Masonic Community. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at SMC for 12 … Continued

Meet Tabitha, Browning Masonic Community Receptionist

  A True Superstar Meet Tabitha, Browning Masonic Community receptionist!  We recently sat down with Tabitha, our receptionist, so she could share her story and the success she has had at Browning Masonic Community. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I am one of the newer employees at BMC. In April 2024, … Continued

Meet Ann, STNA, at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

  A True Superstar At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are superstars! Meet Ann, STNA, at Western Reserve Masonic Community! As a STNA (Stated-Tested Nursing Assistant), Ann shared her story and the success she has had with us at Western Reserve Masonic Community. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? … Continued

Meet Carrie, Clinical Manager of Assisted Living at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Carrie, Clinical Manager of Assisted Living at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Carrie, Clinical Manager of Assisted Living at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Carrie, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), so she could share her story and successes. How long have you worked … Continued

Meet Leslie, STNA, at Browning Masonic Community!

Meet Leslie, STNA, at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community (BMC), our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Leslie, Stated-Tested Nursing Assistant (STN) and she shared her story and the success she’s in senior living careers. Meet Leslie, STNA, at Browning Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? … Continued

Meet Katrina with Life Enrichment for Memory Support!

Meet Katrina with Life Enrichment for Memory Support! At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Katrina from Life Enrichment so she could share her story and the success she’s had with her career in senior living. Meet Katrina with Life Enrichment for Memory Support at Western Reserve … Continued

Career Spotlight: Meet Mary, Human Resources Generalist!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Mary, Human Resources Generalist at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Mary so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I am fairly … Continued

Meet Dawn, Housekeeping at Browning Masonic Community!

Meet Dawn, Housekeeping at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are superstars! Meet Dawn, Housekeeping at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Dawn, so she could share her story and the success she’s had in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? Come May 18th I … Continued

Meet Sue, Director of Life Enrichment at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

  Meet Sue, Director of Life Enrichment at Western Reserve Masonic Community! At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Sue, Director of Life Enrichment at Western Reserve Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Sue and she shared her story and the success she has had at Western Reserve Masonic Community. … Continued

Meet Terri, Resident Coordinator at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, (SMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Terri, the Resident Coordinator for Scottish Rite, so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Terri, Resident Coordinator at Springfield Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Meet Sean, Maintenance Technician at Browning Masonic Community!

A True SuperStar At Browning Masonic Community, (BMC) our employees are superstars! Meet Sean, Maintenance Technician at Browning Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Sean so he could share his story and the success he’s had at Browning Masonic Community. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I started working at BMC … Continued

Meet Derek, Dietary Aid at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Superstar At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Derek Dietary Aid at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Derek, a Dietary Aid, so he could share his story and the success he’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic … Continued

Meet Scott, PBX Operator at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Superstar At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are superstars! Meet Scott, PBX Operator at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Scott so he could share his story and the success he’s had in the senior living industry. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at … Continued

Meet Heather Life Enrichment Coach at Browning Masonic Community!

A True SuperStar At Browning Masonic Community (BMC), our employees are Superstars! Meet Heather Life Enrichment Coach at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Heather so she could share her story and the success she’s had. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I am one of the newest members of … Continued

Meet Bill, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Bill so he could share his story and the success. Meet Bill, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? This Thanksgiving, I will have been a … Continued

Meet Tania, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! We recently sat down with Tania, an RN so she could share her story and the success she’s had working with older adults. Meet Tania, Registered Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? That’s an … Continued

Meet Valerie, Dietary Aide at Browning Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, (BMC) our employees are superstars! We recently sat down with Valerie so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Valerie, Dietary Aide at Browning Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I started working at BMC in December 2021. … Continued

Meet Lizzie, State Tested Nursing Assistant at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Lizzie, State Tested Nursing Assistant at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Lizzie, STNA, so she could share her story and the success she’s had at working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? … Continued

Meet Rick, Chaplain of Springfield Masonic Community!

Springfield Masonic Community’s Chaplain, Rick Tettau Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) introduced a new chaplain to the residents this spring. Chaplain “Rick” has gotten to know many of the residents in just a few short months and ask anyone and you will learn how excited they are to have him as the new chaplain at SMC. … Continued

Meet Dawn, Licensed Practical Nurse at Browning Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! We recently sat down with Dawn, LPN, so she could share her story and the success she’s had. Meet Dawn, Licensed Practical Nurse at Browning Masonic Community! How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have worked at BMC for … Continued

Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community, We recently sat down with Heather so she could share her story and her success in Medina. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I have worked as an … Continued

Meet Debbie, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Debbie, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Debbie so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I … Continued

Meet Zachary, Licensed Practical Nurse at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Zachary, Licensed Practical Nurse at Western Reserve Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Zachary so he could share his story and the success as an LPN. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I have worked … Continued

Meet Tamika, Licensed Practical Nurse at Browning Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community (BMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Tamika, Licensed Practical Nurse at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Tamika so she could share her story and the success she’s had as an LPN. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have worked … Continued

Meet Shawnah, Housekeeping at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Shawnah, Housekeeping at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Shawnah so she could share her story and the success she’s had at working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at … Continued

Meet Rebecca, Dietitian at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Rebecca, Dietitian at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Rebecca so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in the senior living industry. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked … Continued

Meet Mary, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Mary, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Mary, LPN at Springfield Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Mary so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Meet Katie, Manager of Dining Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are super stars! Meet Katie, Manager of Dining Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Katie so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in Medina. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic … Continued

Meet Jesse, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Browning Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Jesse, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down Jesse so she could share her story and the success she’s had in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have worked at Browning … Continued

Meet Stacey, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Stacey, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Stacey to share her story and success working in the senior living industry. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at SMC … Continued

Meet Paula, Dietary Aid at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Paula, Dietary Aid at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with a dietary aid named Paula so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic … Continued

Meet Michelle, Member Experience Director at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are super stars! Meet Michelle, Member Experience Director at Western Reserve Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Michelle so she could share her story and the success in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I have … Continued

Meet Mary, Receptionist at Browning Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Mary, Receptionist at Browning Masonic Community! We recently sat down with Mary so she could share her story and the success she’s had in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community? I have worked at BMC for … Continued

Meet Jennifer, Licensed Practical Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Jennifer, Licensed Practical Nurse at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Jennifer so she could share her story and success working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at SMC for … Continued

Meet Emily, State Trained Nursing Assistant at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Emily, State Trained Nursing Assistant at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Emily and she shared the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I began working … Continued

Meet Diane, Registered Nurse at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, (WRMC) our employees are super stars! Meet Diane, Registered Nurse at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Diane and she shared her story and success working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? I have enjoyed working … Continued

Meet Darnella, Housekeeping at Springfield Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are superstars! Meet Darnella, Housekeeping at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Darnella and she shared her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have worked at SMC for 13 … Continued

Meet Colleen, Laundry Team Leader at Western Reserve Masonic Community!

A True Super Star At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Colleen, Laundry Team Leader at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Colleen and she shared her story and success she’s had working in a senior living community. How long have you worked at Western Reserve Masonic Community? … Continued

Meet Amanda, Manager of Food Services at Browning Masonic Community!

At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Amanda, Manager of Food Services at Browning Masonic Community! She shared her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community (BMC)? I have worked at BMC for 9 years. I began as a Dietary … Continued

Springfield Masonic Community Service Awards!

Springfield Masonic Community Service Awards! Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) celebrated 330 years of service between 25 dedicated employees during our Springfield Masonic Community Service Awards. Their years of experience ranged from 5 to 30 years and included careers such as nursing, dietary, housekeeping, life enrichment, and grounds just to name a few. The celebration began … Continued

Meet Stacey, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community!

Meet Stacey, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Stacey, Director of Life Enrichment at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Stacey and she shared her story and success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield … Continued

Meet Allie, Director of Health Services at Browning Masonic Community!

Meet Allie, Director of Health Services at Browning Masonic Community At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Allie, Director of Health Services at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Allie so she could share her story and the success she’s had in senior living. How long have you worked at … Continued