Employee of the Month: April 2025 – Courtney Whiting

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April Employee of the Month

Courtney Whiting, Resident Assistant

Courtney joined our team in 2018 and has worked as a full-time Resident Assistant in our AL community ever since. Courtney is incredibly dedicated, goes above and beyond to make sure our residents are well taken care of, is always showing a positive attitude towards her day, and never thinks twice about helping a coworker. We are so grateful to have Courtney on our team here at RiverCourt!

Congratulations, Courtney!

Employee of the Month: March 2025 – Leanna Lizotte

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March Employee of the Month

Leanna Lizotte, Resident Assistant

We are proud to recognize Leanna Lizotte as our Employee of the Month! Leanna has worked at RiverCourt Residences since April 2024. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, she consistently goes above and beyond to provide compassionate and attentive care to our residents. Her dedication, kindness, and professionalism do not go unnoticed. Whether assisting with daily tasks, offering a comforting presence, or stepping up to help coworkers, Leanna embodies the values and commitment that make our team exceptional. Thank you, Leanna, for your hard work and for making a difference every day. Your dedication and positive attitude are truly inspiring!

Congratulations, Leanna!

Employee of the Month: February 2025 – Jim Henault

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February Employee of the Month

Jim Henault, Maintenance

Jimm Henault returns back to RiverCourt Residences as a valued member of the Maintenance Team. His consistent performance has been beneficial in supporting a productive team environment. His caring demeanor and positive attitude have helped him effortlessly succeed with the challenging tasks he is assigned daily. These attributes have helped to inspire and guide his peers. Welcome back, Jim, and thank you for your exceptional contributions!

Congratulations, Jim!

Associate Spotlight: Executive Chef/Director of Dining Services, Jessica Fenzel

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Associate Spotlight

Jessica Fenzel, Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services

Jess joined our team in 2006 as a Sous Chef and has since risen to the role of Kitchen Director. Her passion for culinary excellence and resident satisfaction shines through in everything she does. Jess loves connecting with residents to gather inspiration for new menu ideas and collaborates closely with her team to bring those ideas to life. Her dedication and creativity make dining here truly special.

Thank you, Jess, for your hard work and commitment. You are a vital part of our community!

Employee of the Month: January 2025 – Kayla Carlson

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January Employee of the Month: Kayla Carlson

January Employee of the Month

Kayla Carlson, Community Assistant

Kayla is our community assistant, helping residents and staff wherever needed! Although Kayla has only been at RiverCourt a short time, she has shined from day 1 with her dedication to our residents and creativity in her crafts. We are so grateful to have her on our team and look forward to her ideas in the New Year!

Congratulations, Kayla!

Employee of the Month: December 2024 – Dash Gunn

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December Employee of the Month

Dash Gunn, Server

Dash started working at RiverCourt Residences in 2022 and quickly became one of our best servers! He knows all of our resident’s favorite treats & makes sure to put things aside for them, just to see them smile. He always goes above and beyond for our residents. Dash recently graduated from high school and has picked up more morning shifts with us. I am constantly receiving compliments from all our residents and staff as to how wonderful Dash is. He is hardworking, caring, helpful and just a joy to have on our team! I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving for employee of the month.

Congratulations, Dash!

Employee of the Month: November 2024 – Daryl Eli

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November Employee of the Month

Daryl Eli, Life Enrichment Assistant

Daryl has been with RiverCourt Residences since January of this year as a per diem Life Enrichment Assistant in our Reflections Memory Care Community. Daryl is always available when needed and performs well when running activity programs. He is enthusiastic and comes up with fun things for our residents to do on the spot. Daryl also jumps in to offer help with other departments during mealtimes. It is a pleasure having Daryl on the Reflections Staff team.

Congratulations, Daryl!

Employee of the Month: October 2024 – Esther Asare

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October Employee of the Month

Esther Asare, Resident Assistant

Esther Asare joined our team as a Reflections Resident Assistant back in February of 2021. Since then, she has shown her dedication, reliability, patience, and compassion as a caregiver. She brings a calm presence and a warm smile with her every day to work, and we are so grateful for it!

Congratulations, Esther!

Employee of the Month: September 2024 – John Cronin

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September Employee of the Month

John Cronin, Dishwasher

John has worked in the kitchen for a year as our dishwasher. He has a positive attitude and always comes in with a smile on his face. He loves to help with each part of the behind the scenes work that goes into the preparation of our day. He cuts up all the salad bar prep, keeps our dish area clean and running smoothly. Always jumps in to help our servers with their side work and has taken over training of new dishwashers. We are very lucky to have someone so caring of our residents and staff.

Congratulations John!

Associate Spotlight: Activities Director, Deborah Thrush

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Associate Spotlight

Deborah Thrush, Activities Director

We are delighted to shine a spotlight on Deborah Thrush, the dedicated Director of Activities at RiverCourt Residences. With over 25 years of experience in skilled nursing and assisted living settings, Deborah is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role. Deborah’s commitment to enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities and entertainment is truly commendable. Her creative approach, personalized care, and unwavering dedication have made her an invaluable asset to the RiverCourt Residences community.

Thank you for all you do, Deborah!