| Josh MacQuarrie Executive Director (781) 595-1991 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Josh became the Executive Director of the Bertram House in 2014 after serving as its Associate Executive Director and Director of Community Relations for four years. Prior to the Bertram House, Josh worked for Sunrise Senior Living as an Area DCR where he helped train and onboard fellow Sales Professionals. He has also been a local business owner and a Program Director for several group homes in Massachsetts and Texas. Josh graduated from Gordon College and is a lifelong North Shore resident. He enjoys his off time with his wife and two sons boating, skiing, serving in his church, and being a Den Leader for his son’s cub scouts. |
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| Ellen Taintor Director of Community Relations (781) 595-1991 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ellen joined the Bertram House family in June of 2014, after eight years working for Sunrise Senior Living as a Director of Community Relations and one-to-one trainer. Ellen began her career in elder care after helping her own parents transition to a senior living community, and in 2013 she obtained a Master of Science degree in Gerontology from UMass Boston. Having lived abroad in London and Ireland many years ago, she still enjoys travelling in her free time, with a commitment to spend every birthday on an island! |
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Tina Drummey, RN Tina grew up in Revere and has always loved being near the water. She joined the Bertram House team in 2020, and has been a Registered Nurse for more than five years, with three of those years in Resident Care Director positions. Tina is passionate about spending time with her family, caring for her residents, and animals (she has quite the menagerie at home!). She also has experience as a 911-contracted emergency responder in Lowell, MA. While she plans to remain in nursing, one of her career goals is to one day become an educator in the field.
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| Athena Raptis Activities & Volunteer Coordinator (781) 595-1991 Athena previously worked with Sunrise for 8 years and has been at the Bertram House of Swampscott since 2005 as our Activities & Volunteer Coordinator. She is Chair-Chi certified and encourages all of our residents to participate in the Bertram House exercise programs. Her enthusiasm and love of adventure inspires her work with elders. She always tries to motivate the residents to do as much as they are capable of and is eager to please them and make their days better. Athena’s zest for life and contagious optimism is heard through the hallways as residents laugh and enjoy each and every activity with her. Known by all for her sheer excitement of life, it is no surprise that she is able to get all different personalities together enjoying the same activity! Every resident truly benefits from her charisma. |
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| Lexi Hildonen Assisted Living Coordinator (781) 595-1991 Lexi began her career as a certified nursing assistant in 1999. She worked at several nursing homes in the North Shore area, and then worked for Sunrise Senior Living for almost nine years before joining the Bertram House team in March of 2015. She has tremendous experience working with residents in Reminiscence as well as in Assisted Living, and she enjoys being a hands-on manager and spending time with her residents. Lexi is also a certified CPR trainer, and has trained as an EMT. In her free time, Lexi enjoys shopping, spending time with her family, shopping, working out, and... did we mention shopping? |
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| Tina Ebegbue Reminiscence Supervisor (781) 595-1991 Tina grew up in Nigeria, but now lives in Lynn, MA with her husband and four children. Tina began working at the Bertram House in 2014, and was promoted to a Lead Care Manager position a year later. In 2019 Tina became Reminiscence Supervisor, and in January of 2021 she was promoted to Reminicence Coordinator. When asked what she likes most about working at Bertram House, Tina says that she loves being able to put a smile on the residents’ faces. “I like making them feel safe and comfortable, and letting them know that they are loved!” |
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| Kim Forman Business Coordinator (781) 595-1991 Kimberly has been the Business Manager for both The Bertram House of Swampscott and The John Bertram House of Salem since September, 2003. She earned her degree in Business from Johnson and Wales College in 1984 and has more than 25 years of Accounting and Bookkeeping experience including 9 years with Matrix Partners, a Venture Capital firm and 5+ years owning her own Accounting and Bookkeeping company. Kimberly came to the Bertram homes as a consultant through her company and decided to become a full-time employee in May, 2004. She enjoys working in the Assisted Living industry due to the caring nature of the environment. |
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