Team Member Spotlight

• Whitney LaBrie named CALA 2020 Outstanding Department Director

  

  Congratulations to AlmaVia of Camarillo Sales and Marketing Director, Whitney LaBrie, for being named Outstanding Department Director by the California Assisted Living Association (CALA). Outstanding is an understatement when describing Whitney. Her job title may be “Sales and Marketing Director,” but you’ll find her working beyond her job description. Hairdresser, maintenance worker are just a……

  December 16, 2020
• Meet Virginia Vecina of AlmaVia of San Rafael

  

  Q: How long have you been part of the San Rafael family and what is your role? A: I started in February 2013 as a resident assistant and still enjoy that role and being here for the residents.   Q: What does a typical day look like? A: I help residents get dressed and washed……

  November 7, 2018
• Get to know Monica Stinson, vice president of Human Resources at ECA

  

  Q. You started the new position – Vice President of Human Resources for Elder Care Alliance – in August? What are the goals for you and your team for the first six months? A. My overarching goal is to create a more compelling experience here. More specifically, we are looking at programs closely and asking……

  November 6, 2018
• Six questions with Sadie Harmon, Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director

  

  Q. You started the new position – Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director for Elder Care Alliance – in September? Was it what you expected? Why or why not? A. I would say more or less. My expectations were that it was a pretty open field. I knew what the values were behind this initiative. I have really……

  November 6, 2018
• Meet associate Veronica Verduzco

  

  Meet Veronica Verduzco, a med-tech on AlmaVia of Camarillo’s Memory Care team. Veronica loves spending time with residents and enjoys getting to know what makes every one special. Her organizational skills ensure that each resident gets the right meds at the right time and that records are accurate and complete. She finds great satisfaction in……

  November 6, 2018
• Monica Stinson Named Vice President of Human Resources for Elder Care Alliance

  Elder Care Alliance has appointed Monica Stinson as Vice President of Human Resources. Stinson joins the team with more than a decade of experience in all aspects of human resources, talent management and business operations. Stinson will oversee Human Resources (HR) at Elder Care Alliance and be responsible for talent management, Team Member retention and……

  October 26, 2018
• Meet Diego Sanchez: AVC Employee of the Month

  

  AlmaVia of Camarillo’s daytime chef Diego Sanchez is an ultimate example of our core values in action and a well-deserved recipient of our Employee of the Month honor. Diego strives for excellence in preparing food for our residents and loves to put on a show and make special meals for residents and guests. He collaborates……

  September 18, 2018
• Sadie Harmon Joins ECA as Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director

  

  In August, Sadie Harmon joined Elder Care Alliance as Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director. This initiative, supported by a generous grant from The San Francisco Foundation, aims to combat ageism and stigma against people living with dementia through access to arts and culture. Making Connections Between Art and Aging Over the next year, Harmon will organize six……

  September 18, 2018
• Employee of the Month: Melissa Camarillo

  

  When you enter the lobby of AlmaVia of Camarillo, you can expect to be greeted by a smiling face. Melissa Camarillo is our community’s head receptionist, and visitors have the opportunity to speak with her Monday through Friday if they come into the lobby or call. Melissa is much more than a greeter. She also……

  August 23, 2018
• Meet Ashley Fajardo: AVC Employee of the Month

  Moving is never easy, but when residents make AlmaVia of Camarillo their new home, Marketing Coordinator Ashley Fajardo works to make the experience and the transition as smooth and comfortable as possible. Her great creative and organizational skills, as well as her warm, positive attitude, make her a wonderful part of our team and well-deserved……

  June 27, 2018