Staff profile: Maria Brandt, CNA – Assisted Living & Thrive™ Memory Care

Staff profile: Maria Brandt, CNA – Assisted Living & Thrive™ Memory Care

A Journey from X-ray Technician to Certified Nursing Assistant to Licensed Practical Nurse Maria Brandt, CNA, made a big change in 2015. She left her 15-year career as an X-ray technician in Mexico City to start fresh with her husband and two sons in New Jersey. Since...
David Wooten, CNA, Awarded National Caregiver Recognition at LeadingAge Conference

David Wooten, CNA, Awarded National Caregiver Recognition at LeadingAge Conference

Applewood CNA Receives National Caregiver Recognition Award During LeadingAge Annual Conference (Chicago, IL) David Wooten, CNA, a dedicated 24-year veteran employee of Applewood, received national recognition for his outstanding career achievements at the...
Staff Profile: Anthony Jenzer – Maintenance Tech & Painter

Staff Profile: Anthony Jenzer – Maintenance Tech & Painter

“You know when Anthony has been around because everything looks fresh, clean and new,” says Bill Hunter, Building Services Supervisor. “He is neat, meticulous and takes great pride in the quality of his work.” Though you may not have encountered him in person,...
Staff Profile – Gabriel Young – Dining Services Supervisor

Staff Profile – Gabriel Young – Dining Services Supervisor

Gabriel Young joined the team at Applewood as a teenager back in 2014. Hired as a temporary agency employee, Gabe began his career as a dishwasher. Later that same year, he was hired as an Applewood full-time employee and quickly climbed the ranks from wait staff to...
The Applewood Way –Team Member Goes Above and Beyond to Help Resident

The Applewood Way –Team Member Goes Above and Beyond to Help Resident

Dining Services team member uses personal experience to help a diabetic resident in need The employees of Applewood are exemplary not only for their expertise and dedication, but also for their commitment to helping residents in any situation. Recently, Jody Oakes, a...