Moore Earns Employee of the Month

Gabrielle Moore serves as the April Employee of the Month at Country Living at Westview Commons. Gabby is a member of the dining room staff at the Dayville, CT independent and assisted living facility; waiting on the resident patrons as they gather for their three daily meals. She loves how the dining space is set up and the scheduling of the meal times, as it reminds her of a gourmet restaurant with prime reservations. While making her way around The Great Room (the centrally located dining space at Westview Commons) she makes considerable efforts to provide the resident diners with whatever they need for food and drink, and she commits to doing so while offering the friendliest service that she can provide. Of course she is interested in taking their orders, but she is every bit as interested in taking the time to ask the residents she serves about their day and what is new in their lives. Gabby has already built many connections with the Westview Commons residents as a result of this approachable kindness, and she looks forward to expanding these relationships with more residents.

Gabby has already built many connections with the Westview Commons residents as a result of this approachable kindness...

Gabby is a resident of Killingly, CT and she is a graduate of Killingly High School. Her talents as a considerate cuisine courier are almost like second nature for her; having worked in the foodservice industry since she was 16 years old. After joining the Westview Commons dining staff in January of this year, Gabby has commented how much she values the organization’s treatment of their employees as well as their residents. As she sees it: she loves the metaphorical foundation that Westview Commons’ legacy is built upon, and she loves the elegance of the physical building that was built at 117 Ware Road, Dayville, CT. Some of her interests outside of work include fitness, reading books, spending time with friends and family, and attending sporting events. Gabby is the daughter of Michael and Pauline Moore, and the proud sister of Sophia Moore as she looks to cheer on her college soccer career at Fitchburg State University in the years ahead. UConn football is another major spectator sport drawing Gabby’s support; her boyfriend playing quarterback for the Huskies.

Family connection has always been important to Gabby. She has fond memories of going over to her grandmother’s house nearly every day in the summer, and her family’s Sunday night dinners are a staple of their continued bond—held together with the adhesives of shared meals, card games, and conversations. Gabby’s family life contributes another advantage from her personal background benefitting her professional role. In her upbringing, her parents instilled the importance of community from an early age. She describes how her family members have always been active members of their communities, and now, she delights in being a part of the newfound community that exists at Westview Commons. She finds this especially important amidst the challenges of isolation in the last few years. With many aspects of society seemingly separated, she feels that the community at Westview Commons feels whole, and she cherishes the way that the Westview Commons resident population feels like a second family to her.

On the days she is working at Westview Commons Gabby looks forward to seeing her colleagues and the residents for their reliably smiley tendencies. “All of my coworkers are really awesome—everyone is great to work with! Although we don’t always work with the same group shift-to-shift, we always pick up right where we left off the last time that we were together, and we know we can count on each other with solid expectations.” Gabby went on to say: “I love helping other people, and I love seeing the impact we can have on the residents here. I am very surprised and honored to receive the Employee of the Month award. I want to thank Westview Commons for giving me this awesome, amazing award. I’m so happy to receive it!”

Gabby looks forward to seeing her colleagues and the residents for their reliably smiley tendencies...

Westview Commons Executive Vice President David T. Panteleakos always intended for deluxe dining to be a part of the lifestyle accommodations at the grand residence since its inception. He speaks of his vision being fulfilled through the efforts of Westview Commons staff members like Gabby. “Gabby is an important asset to our dining experience at Westview Commons; taking the carefully chef-prepared meals to our residents with extra servings of personality and cheerfulness,” Mr. Panteleakos stated. “I value the interactions that I am able to see a staff member like Gabby share with our residents—I know she is considering all of their dining needs while also taking a human interest in their daily lives. Congratulations to Gabby!”

Country Living at Westview Commons is a 75-unit independent and assisted living community conveniently located in picturesque Northeastern Connecticut. Affiliated with Westview Health Care Center, a nationally-ranked nursing facility according to CMS and U.S. News and World Report for the past years, Westview Commons is a 115,000 square foot catered living facility dedicated to a genuine 5-star experience including outstanding service, culinary expertise and professional in-house entertainment. Located in Dayville, CT, Westview Commons combines convenience, tranquility and comfort; providing a lifestyle that seniors deserve.