Our Professional Team of Caregivers Is Second to None
It takes talented and compassionate individuals to choose a career in senior living, and Friends House Retirement Community cultivates talent and compassion among all the staff and volunteers. Staff at our highly acclaimed Life Plan Community recognize and value the wealth of experience and wisdom our elders bring to the campus. In turn, Friends House recognizes the huge impact our team members have, not just our residents’ experiences but on the lives of their families and the community at large.
Working at Friends House is a rewarding experience that employees benefit from emotionally and mentally as well as financially. Here, residents’ lives are marked by opportunities for lifelong learning, social and cultural events, and meaningful contributions facilitated by resident-run committees and our dedicated staff. Friends House team members come to know residents and their families, and they become a vital part of an enriching community lifestyle. We have also introduced a Montessori Inspired Living program involving all our staff, residents, and resident families. Friends House has been awarded a Bronze Level facility credential from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD).
As a respected center of health and a trusted senior living resource for older adults around Montgomery County and beyond, Friends House is able to provide an excellent can [need to write this out] training program as well as exciting internship opportunities to students and volunteers. Additionally, our organization offers many chances for donations or mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses and other nonprofit entities.
As you consider becoming involved in any capacity with Friends House – as a resident or family member, a funder, a staff member or volunteer, or as a partner and friend – we invite you to come in and tour our beautiful campus.
ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT
DELROSE YOUNG
GNA
For more than a year, Delrose has brought compassion and a helping hand to residents through her work as a GNA. Her goal is simple: to help each person feel supported while doing her best to meet their individual needs.
For Delrose, some of the most meaningful moments are also the simplest. Her favorite part of the day is seeing a resident smile and hearing a heartfelt “thank you.” Knowing she helped make someone’s day a little better is what makes the work so rewarding.
There was a time when she wasn’t sure this was the kind of work she could do. Once she began caring for older adults, that quickly changed. She discovered how much she loved the work and how special the residents became to her.
Her mother is her personal hero, and she carries an important lesson with her each day: treat others the way you would want to be treated. That belief is reflected in the patience, kindness and respect she brings to her work.
She also values the teamwork throughout Friends House and appreciates how management and team members interact with residents and one another. Seeing residents happy and engaged at the end of the day is one of the most fulfilling parts of her role.
Outside of work, she enjoys sports, listening to music, going to church and spending time with her family.
