It's a really nice place to work. The environment is very friendly. Supervisors aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work with you. I work with a good group of guys. Being in maintenance, every now and then I'll have to be on call. Usually, two or three guys will come up and say if you get into jam tonight, give me a call. That's very comforting to know they have my back. I love coming in and troubleshooting the problem, finding out what's wrong and fixing it. A good day at work for me is getting everything fixed correctly, doing my job safely and making sure the residents are happy and taken care of.

When I come to work, I feel safe. I enjoy it. I always know what to expect. It's great to know somebody is always going to be supporting you and be there for if you have any problems. There are so many people who work here that we can talk to. I care about all my residents. We both share in each other's lives. That's just really rewarding.

Upon graduating from college, I accepted a position at Masonic Village as a recreation therapist. I’ve had the opportunity to work with various disciplines and learn and grow in an ever-changing environment. I enjoy being able to engage residents in their simple pleasures by creating and implementing programs that assist them in enhancing their quality of life. It’s a blessing knowing I’ve made a difference in a resident’s life! Masonic Village has given me the opportunity to climb the ladder of success, while motivating me to continue moving upward in my educational endeavors.

I’m a firm believer in good customer service, and I am happy to assist our new residents with the transition into their new home. Masonic Village has given me opportunities to advance and grow into a career that I enjoy. As a volunteer, an aide, a unit assistant and now as an administrative assistant, I have learned so much about myself and this organization. Through the mentorship and tuition reimbursement program, Masonic Village has encouraged me to never stop learning.

I’ve been here for 40 years, and I enjoy what I do every day. I get a nice job variety, and I am a very hands-on person, so this job is good for me.

I have the pleasure of interacting with residents on a daily basis, learning their likes and dislikes and making them feel at home. It’s exciting to watch our department’s ideas to enhance the resident experience come to life. Making our residents’ years at Masonic Village some of the best of their lives makes every day rewarding.

Masonic Village provided me with encouragement and support to advance my career goal. My decision to go back to school was highly influenced by many of my co-workers. Masonic Village also provided tuition reimbursement and flexibility in my work schedule, which made it easier for me to succeed. What I enjoy most about my job is interacting with residents and co-workers throughout the different campuses. I really enjoy seeing how all the departments come together for our residents to make sure they are happy and satisfied.

Working at Masonic Village has given me an opportunity to work with inspirational people. I get to experience job variety, and my position at Masonic Village allows me to help people. The wellness initiatives here, including employee access to the Wellness Center, show that we, as employees, are valued.

As soon as you walk in, it's welcoming. Everyone's smiling. We have very great teamwork. If I ask a nurse to do something, they'll help me. If I ask a fellow CNA to help me, even if I ask the receptionist, she'll help me. Everyone helps each other out to take care of our residents. A lot of the residents are very nice, and they have lots of cool stories if you really talk to them. I just love it here. It's a nice place to work.

Within my position, I have the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals with varied strengths and interests including residents, co-workers, vendors and community members. The people who both live and work here have become my extended family and have been very supportive throughout both my career and volunteer work at Masonic Village. Relationships are built and sustained here, and the strong, supportive community feel makes Masonic Village truly special.

Since I was young, I dreamed of having a career where I could incorporate my passion of the culinary arts. Masonic Village has given me opportunities to express my creativity, be an active member of professional organizations, incorporate new programs and has even allowed me to expand my career by transferring from one location to another. Each day I look forward to continuing my life’s passion and serving residents who give me that extra reason to succeed.

With support from the Masonic Village I was able to start a new Music Therapy Program in 1999. The program now includes five board-certified music therapists and has trained hundreds of interested students. There has not been a day where I haven’t positively connected with residents, family members, staff and volunteers through my position here. This career is what I have dreamed of since studying in college over 40 years ago, and I am grateful for this organization’s continuous support.