Careers

Jennifer has been a part of the Watercrest Spanish Springs family for seven years!  She began her career there as a supervisory nurse and was promoted to Assistant Resident Wellness Director, then to Resident Wellness Director.  We are proud to now announce her promotion to Senior Resident Wellness Director for Watercrest!

She selected her core value of Positivity because she finds “positive” in every situation.  “You have the power to control any situation by the way you react to it – react wisely,” says Jennifer.

Jennifer is excited about her new position.  “Watercrest allows me to challenge myself.  Coming to work with a daily goal to make a difference in our community puts a smile on my face!  I love how our leaders always believe in me . . . I’m looking forward to whatever may come in my new role!”

Hugh joined our Watercrest family in August 2021!  He selected his core value of “Strong,” and is a true asset to our team!  “It’s a nice place to work,” says Hugh.  “I love the environment, and my coworkers keep me going!  I truly love the residents!”

Hugh’s director says he exemplifies servant leadership and truly cares about our residents.

We are proud to congratulate Bobbi Scott, Servant Leader of the Month at Watercrest Columbia!  Bobbi joined our family in January 2022, and lives true to her core value of Dependability.  She consistently goes above and beyond, is happy to fill any shift, and serves our residents well, by performing extra tasks without being asked to.

Victoria has been part of our Watercrest family since January 2023.  She chose her core value Passionate… and lives up to it!  She says, “I really enjoy the family atmosphere among our leadership and staff, and I feel that we really do go above and beyond to take care of our residents.”

Her director agrees, stating “”Victoria is truly passionate about our residents….she genuinely cares.”

Chrissy’s core value of “Love” is so appropriate as she has so much of it to share!  She joined the Market Street Viera family six years ago, and her career has blossomed.  In 2019, she was promoted to Memory Care Director and earned “Memory Care Director Rookie of the Year” in 2020.

Now, as Senior Memory Care Director, Chrissy is living her personal mission. 

“I love working for Watercrest because they truly stand by their mission statement.  It is my passion to serve our senior population and provide them with the best quality of life.  My senior position allows me to be a peer mentor and help ensure we are providing the highest level of standards across our communities, toward our goal of enriching the lives of our elders.”

We are proud to introduce you to Michelle Montanez, selected to serve as Senior Resident Lifestyle Director!  Michelle began her career at Watercrest St. Lucie West over three years ago and chose her core value to be “Passion.”  Those who know her would agree it’s a perfect fit for her!

 Michelle sums up her experience by saying, “I love coming into Watercrest every day because I feel I enrich the lives of others and have a purpose. Whether it’s providing support to a team member, leading a program, or giving a hug, I know that I am making a difference.  Being a part of this company and contributing to my residents’ lives is truly the best feeling!   Watercrest is family to me, and I believe, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” 

Christine began her journey with Watercrest as Community Relations Director at Market Street Palm Coast in 2018, prior to the community’s opening!  We are blessed for her talents, commitment, passion for senior living and compassion for our residents, families, and fellow associates.  Anyone who knows Christine will agree that Integrity, her core value, is spot on for her!

Christine sums up her career and her recent promotion by saying, “I absolutely LOVE helping families that are none the wiser about our senior living industry.  I LOVE to educate & inform them of the importance to understand assisted living, the difference between licensures, and the importance of the true nature of “aging in place!”

Ethan selected his core value “Loyalty” when he joined our team in April 2021.  He started as a member of our wait staff, but felt his passion would be in the Resident Care Specialist role.  “I am now a Resident Care Specialist in Memory Care, and it’s such a good fit for me…. I love our residents and their families!”

Ethan’s director says he always goes above and beyond… an exemplary associate!

Diann joined our family as Watercrest St. Lucie West’s first Community Relations Director in 2017!  All who know her would agree her core value of “Inspiring” is a perfect fit!

“There are many reasons why I love Watercrest,” says Diann.  “Watching our residents enjoying themselves . . . confident they’re receiving excellent care! Watercrest inspires me every day to use my Core Value to inspire others. Watercrest truly lives their Servant Leadership Mission Statement and Vision.”

Congratulations, Diann!

Brittney joined our family in 2020 as Community Relations Director at Watercrest Winter Park, and brought with her an unparalleled dedication to community, residents, families, and fellow associates.  She has selflessly assisted whenever called upon to mentor new associates and demonstrate “The Watercrest Way.”  Her core value, Integrity, defines Brittney well!

“I love working at Watercrest because of the family-oriented value and culture that has been built,” says Brittney.  “I have had a handful of memorable, professional mentors in my career and higher education journey, and I feel led to pay it forward and be that person for others who might be newer to the healthcare industry. It is an evolving industry, with something new to learn each day, and I love that Watercrest leads the industry in modern senior living concepts, while also providing growth & leadership opportunities to all of their associates.”

Andrea comes to us with 18 years of professional experience in Hospitality and Property Management.  During this time, she provided internal support to residents and served in many roles, including recruiting, hiring, training and developing talented individuals.

Her goal is to serve with passion and maintain a collaborative focus on company culture. Andrea is an Ohio native and has been a proud Floridian since June 2009. She is a dedicated wife and mother to two boys, whom she loves spending time with, never taking for granted the time that God has blessed them with to be able to do so.

Andrea’s core value is “Accountable” and she explains, “To be accountable is to lead with courage, honesty, integrity and with a responsibility to preserve a culture built on trust and being in service to others.”

Welcome to our family, Andrea!

Chef Geoffrey joined the Watercrest Myrtle Beach team in August 2022, selecting his core value “Nourishment.”  He brings 20 years’ experience in culinary education!  Together with Chef Steph Decker, he initiated the Healthy Pastry and Bread Program.

Chef loves his role, stating, “One of the most romantic and touching things you can do is nourish another person’s body using your talents, heart and soul. I am blessed to have a great team of Chefs and Culinarians around me that allows US to do this daily with our residents.”

Congratulations, Chef Geoffrey!

Dominique’s core value of “Purpose” serves her well!  Joining Watercrest Winter Park in January 2022, she has found her love of our company culture.

“Watercrest gives you the feeling of a sense of belonging and I truly enjoy the people I work with,” says Dominique.  “There is an unprecedented alignment between personal and company values. Since acquiring my role as a Senior Resident Wellness Director, Watercrest has allowed me to challenge my professional development and makes me feel like I am contributing to a larger purpose.”

Congratulations, Dominique!

Latonia joined the Watercrest Columbia team in August 2022, and her core value Friendly suits her well!  “I am doing the Lord’s work,” says Latonia.  According to her director, she is very helpful, always in a good mood, and always has a smile on her face!

Michael joined our family in May 2022, and selected ‘Outgoing’ as his core value. “Watercrest for me is my home away from home. The atmosphere here is very welcoming. The staff is amazing and I adore the residents. To me, my job has been a true Watercrest experience!”

Michael’s director proudly states that “Michael goes above and beyond daily, to ensure our residents are well cared for.”

Devin has been part of our Watercrest family for almost seven years, and all who know him will agree that Trustworthy is the perfect core value to describe him!

After relocating to Florida, he became a member of the management staff at our very first Watercrest community, where he continued to grow his career, studying and learning all he could about senior living and the Watercrest Way.

Devin says, “I have been fortunate to assist at other Watercrest communities, and eventually move into the Senior Environmental Services role. I have been able to grow and learn so much about seniors at Watercrest . . . a place where I feel valued.”

Terrance joined the Watercrest Columbia team in September 2021, and loves taking care of our residents.  “I do what my residents need me to do, and enjoy EVERY minute of it!”   Terrance lives up to his director’s description – “team leader, and GREAT with challenges!”

Kevin began his career with Watercrest over five years ago, as Market Street East Lake’s very first Environmental Services Director.

He selected his core value of Reliability, and those who know him agree it’s a perfect fit – Kevin is steadfast and dependable, always . . . and these qualities have contributed toward this next step in his journey.

Kevin sums up his thoughts about his new position saying, “I love the opportunity to meet and work with our Environment Service Directors, and to both help and learn along the way.”

Gabriela joined the Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach team in July. Selecting her core value of Faithful, she shares, “I am passionate about serving people that can’t serve themselves. I love to help people. I also love the teamwork with the crew. I love bringing smiles to people’s faces.”

Her director agrees. “Gabriela is kind, passionate and dedicated to serving others.”

Christie has been with Watercrest Columbia team since August 2021!.  She selected her core value to be Dependable, and truly enjoys helping others.   Christie’s director describes her as “friendly, helpful and dependable.”

Samantha brings over 12 years of experience in senior living and has a tremendous heart and passion for serving seniors.  She earned a Bachelor in Arts at Millersville University, is a licensed Administrator in Pennsylvania, and currently working toward the same license in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.  A believer in servant leadership, Samantha feels that “Our consistency in providing excellence is built upon the passion of our associates.”  Samantha’s role will be instrumental in providing tools for our leaders and front-line teams, to help them achieve success and ensure the best possible experience for our residents and families.

Reginald has lived up to his core value of Integrity since joining the Watercrest Columbia team in December 2021!  “Every day, I know what needs to be done for our residents, and do the absolute best that I can.” 

His director proudly says, “Having Mr. Reggie here is like having a breath of fresh air every day!”

Hailey was first introduced to the senior living industry through an internship opportunity at Watercrest, and will graduate from Liberty University with a Bachelors of Business Administration in December 2022.  “This experience blessed me with not only a front row seat into the industry, but also the importance of intentionality, hospitality and servanthood necessary from the moment a resident, family member, or visitor walks through the door.” Through her opportunities and experiences, she has discovered a passion in seeing others tenaciously pursue their God-given callings, and is looking forward to many more to come.

Scott Simka, Executive Chef at Watercrest Indian Land, was recently featured in Senior Dining Association News!  The article on mentoring points out that Chef Scott is recognized by other industry chefs for having a crazy passion for his team members and residents every day.   His LinkedIn page headlines “Executive Chef – Energetic, Engaged & Caffeinated – Changing the face of senior dining and senior service,” and his posts often spotlight dining team members at Watercrest Indian Land!  Scott comes alive when teaching and training, saying, “Working with teams to empower them to overcome barriers to their success is what drives me and gives me a sense of purpose. It’s just something I do but not something I’ve always done.”  And we are so glad you do it, Chef Scott – we are blessed to have you in our family!

Tylan joined the Watercrest Columbia team in April 2022.  Selecting the core value of Peace, Tylan loves to “help where they need me,” and is described as a “go-getter, a leader who takes initiative!”

Please join us as we celebrate the promotion of Stephanie L’Heureux to Watercrest Director of Accounting, overseeing the financial systems of all of our senior living communities and associated brands. Stephanie is one of our longest tenured associates, having joined Watercrest just one year after our inception in Summer 2012. From her start as an accountant to her promotion to Senior Accountant, Stephanie has skillfully supported Watercrest during our growth throughout the Southeast. CFO Joanie Williams says “Stephanie embodies the Watercrest culture of servant leadership through her core value of ‘dedication. She is a talented mentor and trainer for our team members in the home office and the communities. Her contributions to our growth and success have been significant.”

Stephanie summarizes her experience with us – “Watercrest has truly always been a part of my family. I value every connection and experience I have made and feel blessed to further serve and contribute to our purpose as I enter into this new chapter of my journey.”

Shannon has been a part of our family for five years – entering as a Concierge in St. Lucie West and was subsequently promoted to Business Office Manager. 
 
Shannon’s core value is Compassion, proudly stating that “Watercrest has become my family, the residents, family members, and my teammates. My Grandfather was a resident here – the love that was shown to me by everyone when he passed was enormous. My Daughter and I spent a lot of time at Watercrest off and on the clock.   Watercrest has given me the opportunity to grow and challenge myself – every day there is a new challenge. I never imagined myself on this path. I really enjoy being the first contact with all our new incoming servant leaders . . . getting to know them and teaching them about Watercrest. I love being able to live my core value daily, showing compassion to all I come in contact with.  I truly love my job. This is my happy place!”

Cheryl joined our Watercrest family as Business Office Manager in Winter Park almost two years ago! Her core value, Integrity, serves her well while continuously demonstrating a great work ethic and dedication to residents, families, and associates.  

“I love Watercrest for the transparent work culture, the leadership (MaryAnn!), career advancement opportunities, and work/life balance,” says Cheryl. “I love the Senior Business Office Manager role because it makes it a passion in helping others, giving me an opportunity to use my skills and abilities to mentor/train present and future Business Office Managers.”

Sheila comes to Watercrest with over 30 years of culinary and hospitality experience and has also owned a successful catering business. Her passion is to humbly serve all customers with superior service while exceeding their expectations – always seeking ways to step things up a notch!  She believes in collaborative teamwork – that everyone, no matter what they do, is vital to the organization. 

Sheila graduated with a Culinary Arts Degree from Le Cordon Bleu school of Culinary Arts and is a Certified Dietary Manager.  Her core value, Passion, defines Sheila!  She’ll tell you that her passion is “serving our seniors, team members and communities humbly each day with excitement and a servant heart, and empowering others to find and enhance their passion.”  

Naasha joined our Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach team in June 2022, and selected her core value Patience. She enjoys her work and happily says that “It makes my day taking care of our residents!”

Natasha’s director proudly states that “Natasha is a dedicated and passionate associate, who truly values our residents!”