Outstanding Individuals Create Outstanding Communities
We are true believers that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities. Our team of dedicated, amazing professionals are working tirelessly to provide the best care possible to residents. We are especially grateful for the residents and families, as well as the community at large who have taken the time to recognize the important work they do. From staff meals and tokens of appreciation being sent in to thoughtful messages sent through our Connections Corner page, it has provided some much-needed joy to everyone caring for residents each day! See just how grateful we all are for the incredible staff at The Bristal:
We are wrapping up our celebration on National Assisted Living Week with a focus on caring. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Andrea, a Resident Services Aide at The Bristal at Englewood and Marty, a resident at The Bristal at Wayne. Andrea feels being a caregiver is a rewarding experience. She is truly passionate about making sure residents are always satisfied and happy. Marty, a talented musician, plays the piano every Sunday evening for his fellow residents. He loves taking requests and making everyone in the community smile. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
As we continue to celebrate National Assisted Living Week, today we are focusing on community.
We are proud to highlight Betty, a resident at The Bristal at Lynbrook and Ruth, a member of our dining services team at The Bristal at Waldwick. Betty is the leader of a monthly discussion group called "Betty's Blog." Each month she chooses a topic, interviews residents, and prepares talking points to help guide the conversation. Ruth contributes in numerous ways to the Waldwick community. In addition to always making our residents happy, she donates supplies and shares her crafting talents — like handmade tie-dye tissue paper flowers that she hand-delivered on Mother's Day. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
We are continuing to celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Today, we are focusing on compassion and we are proud to highlight Beulah, a resident at The Bristal at Jericho and Angela, a Recreation Assistant at The Bristal at Englewood.
Beulah “Bea” has a heart for new residents and a desire to make sure everyone feels like they belong. She is a member of the ‘Welcoming Committee’ and a friendly face that helps new residents feel at ease. Angela, also known as Angie, finds working with residents who have memory loss an extremely rewarding experience. Her passion is developing activities that are enriching and engaging for residents. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
It’s officially National Assisted Living Week! Each year in September, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week, giving us the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members, as well as highlight how assisted living enriches the lives of residents and their families. This year’s theme – Compassion, Community, Caring – couldn’t be more fitting. We are proud to highlight some of our residents and team members who make each community of The Bristal a truly special place to be. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
Aloha from The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake! 🌸
Their team celebrated Staff Appreciation Week with a Hawaiian theme that included various games from scavenger hunts, seated volleyball and musical chairs. The highlights were definitely the pie eating contest and the dunk tank! Check the pictures out here - and thank you to the team in Woodcliff Lake for all you do! #thebristalassistedliving #woodclifflake #outstandingindividuals #staffappreciationweek
We continue our Staff Appreciation Week festivities — this week The Bristal at Jericho celebrated with a Viva Las Vegas theme! Thank you to the team in Jericho for all that you do - we really hit the 'jackpot' with you! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #jericho #staffappreciationweek
The team at The Bristal at Westbury kicked off their staff week with a Caribbean Cruise Ship theme. Employees participated in daily games such as a scavenger hunt, an egg race, limbo, karaoke, water pong, musical chairs and more! Plus, all staff had the chance to spin the wheel and enter to win a cash price. Thank you to the team in Westbury for all that you do! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #westbury #staffappreciationweek
This year, Staff Appreciation Week sure was rockin' at The Bristal at Lake Grove. Just as we do every year, we spent the week honoring all the amazing and hardworking staff who go above and beyond for our residents. What better way to celebrate these superstars than with a "Rockstar" theme! Team members were given donuts courtesy of @glennwaynebakery, a visit from @mrsofteetruck, a Rockstar themed BBQ with live entertainment and more! Thank you to the team in Lake Grove for all that you do! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #lakegrove #staffappreciationweek
Not everyone is lucky enough to work with their best friends. Our team here at The Bristal has had the honor of making long-lasting friendships, not only with each other but also with residents! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #nationalbestfriendsday #outstandingindividuals
Today on Waitstaff Appreciation Day, we want to send a special thank you to the dining room team members across all of The Bristal communities. Here are just two team members expressing why they love working for The Bristal. We are grateful to have such dedicated people serving our residents daily! #thebristalassistedliving #wayne #woodclifflake #outstandingindividuals #stayingactive #dining
Yesterday, residents in all of our communities enjoyed a special day celebrating Mother’s Day. From beautiful photo displays, a corsage making class, brunches on the patios, special visits from family members; every community made sure this day was extra memorable. We would especially like to thank the Directors of Recreation and all of the team members at The Bristal for always going above and beyond for our residents. #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #outstandingindividuals
In recognition of National Nurses Day, we are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicate their careers to caring for others, including our own Erika Bentley-Ammonds and Melissa Marino. The health and wellness of residents is always our top priority and we are grateful for their expertise and leadership. When asked why they love being nurses, here's what they shared:
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Today, on Employee Appreciation Day, we say thank you to all members of The Bristal Super Staff! We are true believers that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities, and recognize that our employees are a huge part of what makes The Bristal so special. Today, and every day, we appreciate you!⠀
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This week in East Meadow, we celebrated Patricia's 20th anniversary as an employee of The Bristal! Better known as Pat, she began her career with The Bristal as a Resident Services Aide, working her way up to her current position as a Resident Services Shift Supervisor in Reflections. She has been a valuable asset to the East Meadow team by always creating a welcoming atmosphere, mentoring new employees, and caring for the residents with such compassion. Thank you Pat, for your hard work and dedication to The Bristal family!⠀
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Residents in Sayville took some time this week to show their appreciation for The Bristal Super Staff as well! Sweet notes, crafts, and handwritten cards were among the ways they said thank you to an amazing team of employees!
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Here at The Bristal, our team members are the heart of our communities and we love showing appreciation for all of their hard work. That is why every year we dedicate a week to The Bristal Super Staff! This week we have been showing appreciation for our employees with everything from super hero-themed parties and oversized thank you notes, to surprise Mister Softee visits. As we always say - it's not just what we do...it's how we do it!
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This week is National Assisted Living Week and we are proudly honoring our outstanding team members! The theme this year is "Caring is EssentiAL" and it recognizes the vital role assisted living employees play in the lives of residents and their loved ones. Employees in Somerset were surprised with a Mister Softee ice cream truck earlier this week. It was a perfect afternoon treat to show the team how appreciated they truly are! If you would like to send your own thank you message to The Bristal team, visit: https://buff.ly/3hn9QaM⠀
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Our staff are the heart and soul of The Bristal Assisted Living, and recognizing the vital role they play in the lives of residents is important – now, more than ever. As we continue our 20th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to highlight the dedicated team members who have made a career out of caring for residents who call The Bristal home. ⠀
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“I like coming to work every morning, because I have been here forever, and I plan to be here forever.” Steve Elliott began his career at The Bristal at Lynbrook in 2000 and has never looked back. Starting as a chef, he quickly gained valuable experience, and now serves as the Director of Food Service. He absolutely loves what he does, noting “It’s never dull. Even though it is the same job every day, there is always something different. You get the chance to be creative.” The joy he receives from cooking for residents is evident. “I really like being with the residents and doing little things – like personalizing their meals – to make them happier. They really appreciate everything you do for them.” We are truly grateful for team members like Steve, who make The Bristal Assisted Living so special!⠀
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Our staff are the heart and soul of The Bristal Assisted Living, and recognizing the vital role they play in the lives of residents is important – now, more than ever. As we continue our 20th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to highlight the dedicated team members who have made a career out of caring for residents who call The Bristal home. ⠀
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Jackie Armstrong is passionate about her career. It shows in the way she cares for residents at The Bristal at Lynbrook, and how she leads her team as the Director of Housekeeping. “I spoil them,” she says, referring to the residents. “I go above and beyond for them, because housekeeping is my passion.” She began her career at Lynbrook in 2000, and has been there ever since. She shares her thoughts on what makes working for The Bristal so special – “I love my job because everyone has the same vision. Everyone works together. They [management] respect us and because of that I can build a positive culture with my staff. I listen to them and encourage them to do their best.” We are truly grateful for team members like Jackie, who make The Bristal Assisted Living so special! *Note: picture previously taken.⠀
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Our staff are the heart and soul of The Bristal Assisted Living, and we are so proud of the excellent care they deliver to residents daily. We are grateful when others take the time to recognize their compassion and professionalism too! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #superstaff
Our staff are the heart and soul of The Bristal Assisted Living, and recognizing the vital role they play in the lives of residents is important – now, more than ever. As we continue our 20th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to highlight the dedicated team members who have made a career out of caring for residents who call The Bristal home. ⠀
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Virgo Smart began his career at The Bristal in 2003, working part-time as a dish washer while completing his business degree at York College. As he gained more experience in the kitchen – moving from dish washer to prep cook to sous chef – he fell in love with cooking. After finishing his degree, he decided to pursue a culinary degree as well. Virgo currently serves as the Director of Food Service at The Bristal at Lake Success, but has worked at The Bristal at Massapequa, as well as The Bristal at North Woodmere. His passion for cooking, and the joy he receives from preparing food for others to enjoy, is evident. It is also something he tries to impart to the team that he leads in the kitchen – “My job is to help everyone grow in their position. I try to act as a mentor and guide to my staff, so we can put out the best product possible.” His reward is the smiles on residents’ faces after meals. He continues, “Once I get that one resident who says they really enjoy my food – there’s nothing better than that.” We are truly grateful for team members like Virgo, who make The Bristal Assisted Living so special! *Note: picture taken Feb 2020.⠀
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Congratulations to Marcella J., a medical technician at The Bristal at White Plains, on being recognized as one of JetBlue's Healthcare Heroes! She was nominated by a fellow co-worker, and received a certificate for two round-trip tickets to any of JetBlue's destinations to use in the future. #thebristal #thebristalatwhiteplains #assistedliving #whiteplains #outstandingindividuals #thanktheteam
Our team at The Bristal at Lake Grove were greeted with a sweet surprise -- a colorful rock garden created Danalynn D., daughter of resident Barbara R. Located near the main entrance, the garden also includes a special sign thanking our team for their commitment and dedication. Thank you Danalynn for creating such a beautiful display for everyone to enjoy! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #feelgoodfriday
The Bristal Assisted Living is proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our team members, and we are thrilled when others recognize their compassion and professionalism too! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #superstaff
We are so grateful for the local businesses and community members who continue to donate meals to our staff. Mario Mattera from the Plumbers Local Union 200 donated 150 meals from Panico's Community Market for our team members at The Bristal at Lake Grove. The food was delicious and very much appreciated by everyone! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #feelgoodfriday
The Bristal Assisted Living knows that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities. We truly appreciate when others take the time to recognize just how special our team is, and are so proud to share some of their #thankyounotes with you! If you would like to send your own note of thanks please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #superstaff #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #thanktheteam
Team members at The Bristal at Lake Grove had fun wearing their favorite costume for a superhero-themed appreciation day. The dining room staff outdid themselves with a delicious mashed potato bar that included plenty of yummy toppings. It was fun seeing everyone's super hero gear, but even better to recognize the awesome work that our #superstaff does on a daily basis! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals
The Bristal Assisted Living knows that outstanding communities cannot happen without a group of outstanding individuals. We sincerely appreciate when others take the time to recognize how special our team is, and are so proud to share some of their #thankyounotes with you! If you would like to send your own note of thanks please click on the link in our bio. #connectionscorner #superstaff #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #thanktheteam
The Bristal Assisted Living continues to be proud of the commitment and dedication shown by our team, and we are thrilled when others recognize their compassion and professionalism too! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals
We’ve all been regularly donning our masks and other PPE these days. As a special way to show her appreciation to the staff at The Bristal at Jericho, Arielle W., talented granddaughter of resident Gerry S., crafted several handmade masks and dropped them off! She selected colorful fabrics for them in hopes of bringing a little cheer to everyone's day. The masks are beautiful and we truly appreciate Arielle's generosity! #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #feelgoodfriday
