Elizabeth Bustamante is the Director of Housekeeping at The Waterford at Williamsburg (thewaterford.net).

Tell us a little about your business. – The Waterford at Williamsburg offers compassionate care to elders in our community.

How did you get started in the business? – A good friend of mine referred me to work here eleven years ago.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – To keep balance between work and family

Tell us a little about your family. – I have two sons David and Erick. Married to Eddie Gonzales and a beautiful granddaughter Leanna.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Leaving my country Mexico thirty years ago and adjusting to a different culture.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Spend time with family and walks with my dog Candy.

Who inspires you? – My inspiration flows every day, when I talk to residents 80+ years old who tell me their life experiences.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – Always find opportunities to make someone smile.

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Resilience

What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? – Las Margaritas.

The Waterford Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s & Memory Care Communities in Lincoln, Nebraska are locally owned and operated. Their team of professionals is committed to using their God-given talents and strengths to serve the needs of their residents.

The Waterford will never replace your home, but they promise to try and make their communities feel like you never left home. At the Waterford, they do everything they can to ensure that you always feel at home. Their Assisted Living Program is intentionally designed to instill a sense of community for their guests, creating small and tight-knit communities. Service is at the heart of their business, so they have a high staff-to-resident ratio. Their responsive team is there whenever their residents need them. At the Waterford, they believe in flexible accommodations for all residents. You will not find minimum stay lengths at any of their facilities.

The Assisted Living Program provides residents with ‘assistance’. It is offered for those in need of help with one or more Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Residents may receive as much or as little help as they wish since Assisted Living is family, physician and resident driven. A nurse (RN or LPN) is available around the clock.
Additionally, Waterford offers Memory Care Services. Watching a loved one struggle with Dementia or Alzheimer’s is never easy. As once vivid memories begin to fade, it can be difficult to know how best to care for them. At the Waterford, they strive to ensure all their residents are not only safe and healthy but cared for and respected. Every resident receives a specialized memory care plan tailored to their unique medical needs and personality. They use this plan to engage your loved one daily and provide the highest level of care. No need to be worried for your loved ones. They have around the clock response teams to provide support and assistance whenever it is needed. Waterford puts the utmost emphasis on selecting and training team members that best exemplify the “Three C’s”: Customer Service, Commitment to Dignity and Compassion towards their guests.

For more information visit thewaterford.net or call (402) 480-6950.