What aspect of your role in senior care do you find most fulfilling?

My name is Maria and I work at Golden Pond.  I was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and raised in Denver, Colorado.  My family moved here when I was 5yrs old.  I have 2 sons.  Growing up I was very close to my grandparents.  I had great joy helping them in everything I could.  In 2021 my last grandparent passed.  I miss them dearly and working at a retirement community has helped me a lot.  It brought me great joy, but also grief.  I think that the hardest part of my job is meeting so many amazing people and not knowing if tomorrow I will get to see their faces once more.  

What do you love about our community here?

I've been a nanny, a server, a secretary for a construction company, a cashier, a hostess, a loan officers assistant and now a Life Enrichment Director which I absolutely love!  I love making residents smile.  I love helping them in every way I can.  I've held Spanish classes which they enjoy very much.  The connections and conversations I have with residents are always unique and fulfilling to say the least.  It feels like taking care of my grandparents only this time I get paid for it.  Every day is something new and exciting.  I never thought I'd look forward to a job, which by the way does not feel like one to me.  

What do you enjoy outside of work that contributes to your well-being or happiness?

Outside of work I enjoy hiking, riding horses, making floral arrangements, spending time with my family, walks by the creek and skiing!  I tried snowboarding but failed so stuck to skiing.  I love nature.  I love to cook more than eating out.

What do you love about our community here?

I love working for Golden Pond and Stage Management.  I feel great working for a company that values their employees.  It makes a difference, and it makes a person give their best.

Working in a healthy work environment makes a world of difference.

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