St. Rita Square

Samantha is a compassionate and resilient individual who takes pride in her role within the community. With a background in healthcare, she has always seen herself progressing in the field. A typical day for Samantha involves building relationships with staff and residents while working behind the scenes to ensure the best experiences for everyone. Samantha wants to be remembered not only for the good she has done but also for the potential good she could have achieved. Empathy and genuine intentions are the best skills she brings to her job. 

When not at work you can find her spending time with her children and creating new memories, doing outdoor activities and catching up with friends over coffee. One thing you may not know about Samantha is she loves to dip anything and everything in chocolate. Her personal motto is “It’s all about the approach,” emphasizing the importance of genuine communication. If she could share one thing that her residents have taught her, it would be the value of patience and understanding, which she has learned through being a mother and interacting with residents who remind her of our shared humanity.

Abby’s personal motto is, “If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” In fact, being the sunshine is what Abby loves most about her job as Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator. The favorite part of her job is planning fun activities that bring smiles to her residents’ faces. She also cherishes listening to their life stories. In a typical day you can find Abby leading a morning exercise class, holding an art hour, running a bingo class or leading a trivia contest. No day is ever the same for Abby and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She leaves each day with a smile on her face and excited for the prospect of what fun the next day will bring for her and the residents. 

In her free time Abby enjoys hiking, shopping, watching movies and playing card and board games with friends and family.

Meet Tracey, our compassionate LPN Nurse Manager at St. Rita Square. Originally from Waukesha, WI, Tracey is a devoted mother to a 20-year-old stepdaughter and a 17-year-old son. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, particularly scary ones, and spending time outdoors, indulging in activities like fishing, sitting around campfires, swimming, and gardening. In her role, Tracey takes immense pride in advocating for the needs and wants of each resident and their families. Her approachable nature, empathy, attentive listening, and dedication to resident care are her best skills in her job. She values the relationships she builds with families and continues to learn from the wisdom and life stories of the residents she serves. Tracey’s residents have taught her how to be a better nurse and a more caring listener, reaffirming the uniqueness and value of each individual’s life journey.

Tamiko is a dedicated and caring individual who takes great pride in her role at St. Rita Square. While she never envisioned herself in this position, she cherishes the opportunity to show her personal growth in people’s lives. Tamiko’s best skills for the job include always being her authentic self and her passion for the work. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and cooking. Her personal motto is “live each day is if it was your last”. If Tamiko could pass on one piece of wisdom to her residents, it would be to have patience and slow down.