02/17/2026
Josh has always had a heart for caring for others — in fact, long-term care is a path that “just came to him.” For the past two years at Cloverdale RNC, he’s brought steady dedication, patience, and positivity to residents and coworkers alike. What means the most to him? The simple joy on a resident’s face just because he showed up. For Josh, great patient care isn’t complicated — it’s about showing up every day, being your best, and doing the best you can with what each day brings.
One of the skills he’s most proud of developing is problem-solving — learning to hit the pause button, step back, and re-evaluate before moving forward. That mindset has served him well, helping him navigate challenging days (often with a “grin and bear it” attitude) and earn recognition as Employee of the Month. Becoming Admissions Coordinator stands out as one of the most memorable milestones in his career so far.
Josh encourages anyone starting in nursing home care to be patient and ask a million questions. Through his time working with residents, he’s gained perspective that stretches beyond the workplace: sometimes the problems we think are big aren’t so big in the grand scheme of life. And even when you’re old, you’re still young.
Originally from Delta Junction, Alaska, Josh is a late-night person who powers through shifts with coffee and a stash of Chex Mix nearby. Outside of work, he’s a proud pet parent to two dogs and a cat, a Christmas cookie enthusiast, and surprisingly proficient at rollerblading. His go-to comfort food? Chick-fil-A. If he had to pick a theme song for his workday, it would be “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton — a fitting anthem for someone who shows up consistently and puts in the effort.
Inspired most by his mom — who “just keeps on going” — Josh carries her resilience with him. The best advice he’s ever received? “Never pray for patience.” If he could tell his younger self one thing, it would be to slow down. Looking ahead, skydiving is still on his bucket list.
At the end of the day, Josh hopes to be remembered as someone who is kind and always willing to show up — and for the residents and coworkers who know him, that’s exactly who he is.
