The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members hired over 20 years ago remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Pretty amazing!
Welcome, to a fulfilling career with The Garlands of Barrington!
(oh yes, who also happen to be nurses, CNAs, servers, housekeepers, marketers, maintenance engineers, member service reps, cooks or dishwashers too!)
Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to connect with members, create joy and happiness, mentor positive energy, inspire others and, most of all, BE inspired.
A chemical engineer, a fashion maven, and a guy who helped disarm Russia walk into the bar . . . and the bartender says, “So, where do you live?” They all three respond, “The Garlands!”
The Garlands members are among the most interesting people you’ll meet. As a Garlands employee you’ll have the privilege of getting to know them better. Here you’ll have the time to develop relationships, make connections and discover thrilling stories as you interact with our fascinating members.
When Brygida first interviewed for her housekeeping position, the Executive Director asked her why she wanted to work at The Garlands. “I told him, ‘because it is BEAUTIFUL!’” Twenty years later, it remains so today, partially due to Brygida and her colleagues’ efforts.
“I am proud of my team—my girls. We have a very good leader, and we are very good housekeepers and very professional ladies.” In fact, the team became the first senior living community in the nation to earn “White Glove” test certification. But, in addition to their skills, attention to detail, and public health savvy, Brygida knows that The Garlands housekeepers offer so much more.
Pictured left to right, Georgiy Kozlov, Maintenance Technician, Francisco Zapata, Painter, and Bogdan Perkowski, Maintenance Supervisor, have cared for The Garlands almost since opening day – they know every nook and cranny of The Garlands buildings’ 1.3 million square feet.
From managing a 325,600-square-foot re-roofing job to changing a chandelier light bulb, The Garlands of Barrington maintenance team has been on the job 24/7 for over two decades.
Chef Glenn Zamet (pictured second in from right) and his team of sous chefs, cooks, pastry chef, dishwashers, servers, and hosts, consistently exceed Garlands members’ expectations with plenty of delicious meal choices in four distinct restaurant venues daily.
But, Chef Zamet and his team know that the role food plays in our lives extends to so much more than just breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
From catering special meals for members and their guests to hosting baby showers and holiday meals for members’ families to preparing a feast for 200 at Garlands Center for the Performing Arts extravaganzas, The Garlands culinary team dishes up camaraderie, fun, and social engagement 365 days a year!
For 16 years, almost since opening day, Krystyna has taken great pleasure in serving Garlands members. “It is very fulfilling for me because I love helping people and talking to the members.” While serving breakfast or managing the Café, Krystyna is quick with a kind word and a hug and says, “We become like an extended family.” She feels like her kindness and loyalty are rewarded with the relationships she forms and Garlands perks, like monthly team member lunches, discounted meals, good benefits and free parking. “It is a very satisfying career.”
I grew up in a family and culture that taught us to respect our elders, and, at The Garlands, I get to live that every day!
My department creates the first impression for The Garlands. We greet guests and members in person and on the phone, and we try to do our best to help them. When we are driving them to the store or to a doctor’s appointments or helping them carry groceries, change a light bulb or move furniture, we get to talking. We talk about sports and family and other things. They have so much wisdom, and I learn so much from them.
I love the members. We get along… together!
I love my job! Our members are fantastic. They are so interested in art, education, music, world events, expanding their horizons, challenging their brains, helping others, playing games, visiting together and the list goes on. It’s a joy to work with them!
I also really love working with our fellow team members. All our departments care so deeply about the services we provide, and we work so well as a team. We all want to see the other succeed. It’s an unusual atmosphere.
Plus, it is beautiful here! Whatever your eyes land on, it’s gorgeous – indoors and out. It’s just nice to be surrounded by all that beauty in your workplace.
Joe Skalski is a full-time fireman and paramedic, but when he’s not saving lives, he’s making them better at The Garlands. He says, “Being of service fits me.”
“The management at The Garlands is very accommodating. They work with my schedule and make it possible for me to do what I do, and they appreciate our talents and foster our enthusiasm.”
“They clearly want to make their people happy, and they figure that if we’re happy, we will kinda pass that on to the members as well.”
As an added perk, Joe appreciates getting his hair cut at The Garlands barber shop over his break – a super convenient benefit for a guy who needs to dash off to his day job and save lives!
In addition to earning a competitive salary, The Garlands provides the following benefits and perks to our team members:
All Employees
The Garlands of Barrington boast award-winning service and best-in-class care. Recent recognition includes annual perfect 5-star ratings from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. News and World Reports “Best of” status, and top-notch accolades from the Global Risk Advisory Council.
Correct work practices, procedures, and systems are in place to prepare, respond and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.
Prairieview at The Garlands is ranked among the highest rated nursing homes in the county.
Conservation@Work certification
Excellence in whole-person wellness programming while promoting more vital aging for 50-plus adults
Proud recipient of the 2010 Council of Barrington Garden Club’s most prestigious award
“Innovator Award” for The Garlands lifestyle program
The Garlands exceeds the 90th percentile, significantly above national benchmarks
“Standards” commitment to quality.
“Pillars of Industry Best” For-Sale Multifamily Community of the Year
“The Future of Design” recognition in housing for the aging population
Our team members’ dedication, commitment to customer service, kindness, and care are the hallmarks of The Garlands difference.
Read more about The Garlands Team Members in our blog.
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I grew up in a family and culture that taught us to respect our elders, and, at The Garlands, I get to live that every day! My department creates the first impression for The Garlands. We greet guests and members in person and on the phone, and we…
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