April Firestarter Tampa – 2025
Community Tampa Month April Name LaToya Adams Position Resident Aide Fun fact about Fire Starter Born and Raised in Jamaica and move to the US. She is happily married and has 2 kids- boy and a girl. How he/she got into senior living She went through a lot when she was a child and in her younger years and her true passion is helping people- regardless if you are old or young- everyone needs help and more positivity in the world Favorite part about working with seniors Life stories and how everyone is their own person and life is a …
March Firestarter Tampa – 2025
Name Andru “Drew” Perdue Position MedTech Fun fact about Fire Starter Was a Bounty Hunter and got shot 11 times. Was a body guard in Tennessee How he/she got into senior living Mother was RA- close to the mom and thought him everything you know. 18 years old as CNA- homes, assisted living, rehabs , doctor office. Wanting to help people and the reward the mental reward of helping others and that impact of making a difference and having people live their best lives. Favorite part about working with seniors Enjoy getting to know them as a person , and …
February Firestarter Tampa – 2025
Name Shondra Rivers Position MedTech Fun fact about Fire Starter loves her children and love listening to music- gospel, jazz, blues -Toni Armani How he/she got into senior living Because of her sister back in 2018 Favorite part about working with seniors companionship , loves what she does everything she does in her role . Has caring soul and truly loves her residents Favorite part about Sodalis family work as a team , great humble hard working people. Best residents. Felixiabilty and support from Sodalis Hobbies/Interests outside work Volleyball and Swimming …
Sodalis Visitation Policy
SODALIS SENIOR LIVING – VISITATION POLICY PLEASE NOTE THAT VISITATION HOURS ARE UNRESTRICTED. If the doors are locked, please ring the doorbell and staff will assist you. Doors may be secured at various hours but are typically open between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Visitors Our communities currently have no visitor restrictions. Visitors might include: Family members and loved ones of residents at the end‐of‐life, no restrictions of length of time, age or number of visitors; Essential Caregivers; Total number of visitors must meet or exceed license specific criteria, if applicable; The right to private and uncensored communication, including, …
January Firestarter 2025 – Tampa
Name Myra Berrios Position Housekeeper Fun fact about Fire Starter Puerto Rico – bilingual . Work at the school county schools for more than 20 years How he/she got into senior living love children and seniors and enjoys helping everyone Favorite part about working with seniors getting to know the residents and hear their stories Favorite part about Sodalis family Diversity and that we all work together as a team. Hobbies/Interests outside work Music, Travel, her kids , grandkids. Loves being with her family …
December Firestarter – Tampa
Name: Chandra Lee Position: Lead Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter: Chandra loves to make Tick Tock videos with her daughter How he/she got into senior living: She fell in love with caring for the elders because she was the primary caregiver to her father until he passed away at the age of 81 Favorite part about working with seniors: What keeps Chandra caring for the elderly is being able to be present and to care for them. Favorite part about Sodalis family: Chandra has worked exclusively with Dementia residents since 2017 and relocated to the Tampa area which …
November Firestarter – Tampa
Name Talithia Ponder Position Lead Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter She is an amazing singer and loves to use her voice for others How he/she got into senior living She was hired as a Cook for and ALF and the owner loved her and trained her for the floor and got her Med Tech certified. She has loved working wth seniors since. Favorite part about working with seniors She loves talking to the residents and they can converse and feel like family. To hear one another and to be there for each other Favorite part about Sodalis family …
July Firestarter 2024 – Tampa
Name – Gabe Gauble Position – Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter – Gabe has worked in culinary for many years and enjoys to cook How he/she got into senior living – He started his job 8 years ago and just really enjoyed serving our senior population Favorite part about working with seniors – Being able to make them laugh Favorite part about Sodalis family – Feels like hes a part of a bigger family! Hobbies/Interests outside work – Gabe enjoys roller blading and making people laugh …
May 2024 Firestarter – Tampa
Name – Ezekieo Contreras Position – Maintenance Assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter – Z is a gamer who live streams when playing How he/she got into senior living – Through his aunt she was a cook and she helped him get a job in the kitchen and then became a maint. Assistant Favorite part about working with seniors – The stories they tell are interesting and fun to listen to. Favorite part about Sodalis family – Friendliness everyone is so open and friendly Hobbies/Interests outside work – Streaming gaming and driving …
February Firestarter – Tampa 2024
Name – Orlando Nieves Position – Driver Fun fact about Fire Starter – Orlando has a great sense of humor ! How he/she got into senior living – His sister really got him involved with orking with seniors. Favorite part about working with seniors – The stories and listening to how wise they are. Favorite part about Sodalis family – It feels like a family environment. Hobbies/Interests outside work – Orlando really enjoys riding bikes and bowling! …
