Career Blog

We are excited to recognize our wonderful Resident Engagement Directors! Their dedication ensures our communities thrive, enriching the lives of residents through thoughtfully designed programs that promote engagement, joy, and connection. These leaders go above and beyond to create meaningful experiences that provide a supportive and stimulating environment. Meet a few of the amazing Resident Engagement Directors who make a difference every day!

Resident Engagement Director: Jane Argyle
Community: Laurelwood at The Pinehills

How long have you been working in Senior Living and what was your first job in this field?

When I moved from England in 2001 with my husband and three and five year-old boys, I didn’t have a work permit, so I filled some of my time volunteering at the Council on Aging in Marshfield. It was there that I was paired up with a feisty woman named Dorothy. She was blind , living by herself, and had no surviving family members. I would take her out for hair appointments, lunch, etc. once or twice a week. I found it very rewarding helping her.

What first made you interested in working in Senior Living?

Around 20 years ago my friend opened a Senior Care Agency, and because of my relationship with Dorothy, asked me to work for her company as a companion visiting seniors in their homes, which I did for a few years. I enjoyed the variety of meeting different seniors and hearing about their life experiences, and the flexibility of choosing the hours I worked to fit in with my family.

What is your favorite part about working in Senior Living?

Being a Resident Engagement Director is a fun job. I get to  find out about each resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, and hobbies, and incorporate all of that into our programming.

What keeps you invested in the field?

It’s easy to stay invested in the field as each day brings different challenges. My favorite thing to do is is helping a resident succeed in having a great day.

What is your favorite program to do with the residents?

Team Trivia Happy Hour is one of my favorite programs. The residents look forward to it every week, they play in teams with their friends and they are very competitive!    

What is the best part about working at Laurelwood at The Pinehills or at Northbridge?

Laurelwood is a great community to work in, we are one big happy family, and my commute is only 2 minutes!