Village On The Isle honors long-term employees with milestone luncheon

Village On The Isle (VOTI), a not-for-profit Life Plan community in Venice, celebrated the tenure of its long-term employees during a celebratory luncheon this summer. The community honored 25 employees celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, including five employees who have been at the community for more than 15 years.

“We’re proud of our community and the culture at Village On The Isle,” said Doug Feller, CEO at Village On The Isle. “VOTI values, empowers, and recognizes employees for making a difference in the lives of others. The fact that employees stay with us for 10 and even 20 years is a testament to this environment and the dedication of our team.”

During the luncheon, VOTI recognized Sales & Marketing Coordinator Carol Muldowney who celebrated her 30-year anniversary with the community this year. Carol started in the marketing department in 1995 and has been an integral part of the team ever since. For Muldowney, the position at VOTI has provided a fulfilling career.

“It’s so rewarding to see how happy people are after they move to VOTI,” said Muldowney. “They don’t have the worries and stresses of home ownership. It’s almost like they have a new lease on life.”

Mary Ann Ociesa, a Wellness Nurse at VOTI, was also recognized for 25 years at the community. Her supervisor, Resident Services Director Holly Borrero, recognized Ociesa during the luncheon and spoke of her commitment to residents and the community during her remarks.

“We have a genuine appreciation for all the impactful things that Mary Ann does every day to contribute to VOTI’s success,” said Borrero. “Her intuition is incredible and there’s no way to count the number of lives she’s saved or impacted during her 25 years at the community.”

During the milestone luncheon, VOTI recognized the following employees:

• 30 years: Carol Muldowney, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Marketing
• 25 years: Mary Ann Ociesa, Wellness Nurse, Resident Services
• 20 years: Roxanne Richardson, LPN, Health Center
• 20 years: Judy McWilliams, Transportation Driver
• 15 years: Tracy Lombard, Unit Secretary/Central Supply, Health Center
• 10 years: Chrismithe Dhaity, CNA, Health Center
• 10 years: Dolores Jandreau, CNA, Health Center
• 10 years: Sherry Tray, CNA, Health Center
• 10 years: Derrick Neath, CNA, The Lofts
• 10 years: Suzanne Velasquez, CNA, The Lofts
• 10 years: James Magruder, Security Guard, Security
• 10 years: Denise Falls, Prep Cook, Culinary
• 10 years: Teresa Carrubba, Senior HR Generalist, Human Resources
• 5 years: Christina Mulrain, RN, Health Center
• 5 years: Rachel Gibbs, Clinical Nurse Manager, Health Center
• 5 years: Megan Welsh, RN, Heath Center
• 5 years: Tonia Fonseca, CNA, Health Center
• 5 years: Anne Obsaint, CNA, The Lofts
• 5 years: Annie Arroyo, Housekeeper
• 5 years: Martha Garcia, Housekeeper
• 5 years: Cass Azera, Project Manager
• 5 years: Robert Gonzalez, Security Guard, Security
• 5 years: Bruce Willis, Security Guard, Security
• 5 years: Rosina Rhodes, Dietary Technician, Culinary
• 5 years: Michael Eckhoff, Executive Chef, Culinary

“The luncheon is just one way we can honor our employees and their commitment to VOTI and our residents,” said Feller. “We’re so grateful for their dedication, hard work and years of service. It is because of them that VOTI is an incredible place to live and work.”

VOTI offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored health benefits, retirement plans, and flexible schedules. The community also has a resident-funded scholarship, the VOTI Educational Grants Program, designed to support and encourage the education of VOTI employees and their dependent children.

For more information on a career at VOTI, visit villageontheisle.com/careers.

About Village On The Isle

Incorporated in 1979, Village On The Isle is a nonprofit Life Plan community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The community is located less than half a mile from the Gulf of Mexico at 920 Tamiami Trail South in Venice, Fla. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and gives residents an opportunity to live independently in apartments and cottages, then transition to higher levels of care with caregiver assistance as their needs warrant. For more information, visit www.VillageOnTheIsle.com.