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We Asked Assisted Living Professionals to Share Their Team's Superpower – and Their Answers Blew Us Away!
National Assisted Living Week celebrates the incredible individuals living and working in care communities across the country. From providing comfort and igniting smiles, to nourishing and healing, Assisted Living professionals truly embody the spirit of superheroes.
So, to share the pride during this special week, we asked them to share what they think their team's superpower is.
...And we got so many incredible answers!
Keep reading to discover some of the highlights:
"Being like a chameleon. Always able to adapt and change based on their surroundings and what is thrown their way."
Brent, Director of Hospitality
"Our team's superpower is ''the art of controlled chaos''. We thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments where unpredictability reigns. By embracing the unexpected, we adapt, pivot, and innovate on the fly—always staying one step ahead. It’s not about having everything perfectly aligned, but about finding brilliance in the midst of complexity and uncertainty, while maintaining focus and delivering outstanding results. This ability to channel chaos into meaningful outcomes is what sets us apart."
Umaira, Food Service Manager
"Compassionate superheroes, they go above and beyond to ensure residents needs are met in the dining room, even if it is a need outside of their role, they react to ensure residents are cared for in all ways!"
Helen, Culinary Manager
"Caring and compassionate long term staff through thick and thin!"
Jacquelyn, Registered Dietitian
"My team's superpower is Care. They go above and beyond to form relationships with the elders we care for. The get to know and learn what are elders wants and needs are. We are like a big extended family with our elders and Charish the memoires we make."
Kasie, Director of Dining Services
"Healing with food, love and positive energy one patient at a time!"
Danna, Food Service Manager
"My team has the superpower of making heart healthy meals with a side of compassion and care. Not all heroes wear capes."
Tierra, Director of Dining
"The way they interact with the residents is fantastic. The care and the love they put in their job is unmatched."
Chris, Sous Chef
"Team work! We can't do it without each other!"
Marilyn, CDM
"Our team superpower is service excellence. Our Dietary Team goes above and beyond for the people we serve, we have multiple special diets-vegetarian, gluten free, severe restricted diabetics, they ensure these elders are receiving a well-balanced meal each and every day."
Denise, Nutrition Supervisor
"Ensuring the love of food is filled in our residents."
Allison, Registered Dietitian
"Hard work as a team always striving to do more."
Marcus, Chef Manager
"Super Speed."
Angel, Front of House Manager
Cheers to Assisted Living professionals everywhere! We hope you’ve had a wonderful week celebrating your many superpowers.
