Employee of the Month - Maria Guerrero-01

Maria Guerrero – CHAH Bristow

Where are you originally from?

I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but I consider Hillsborough, NJ to be my hometown.

What are your favorite hobbies/activities?

I love arts and crafts and enjoy knitting, sewing, playing music, and photography. I like cooking and baking. I also love learning and reading about just about anything and learning other languages.

Name a few favorite books/music/movies:

My favorite books are Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. My favorite author is Nikolai Gogol. I like a wide range of music, from 40s big band jazz to 90s alt rock. My favorite movies are Airplane! and So I Married an Axe Murderer.

Favorite sports teams or icons:

I theoretically support the Philadelphia Eagles out of marital obligation.

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

The ability to communicate with animals, the ability to heal, and the ability to fly.

What special skills do you have?

I used to be a linguist, so I have working knowledge of a few languages. I also have a good memory, which comes in handy for trivia games.

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Compassionate, dedicated, and detail-oriented.

Why do you love working at Caring Hands?

Everyone I’ve worked with at Caring Hands has been dedicated to providing the best care they can to every patient, and it’s great to be working with so many compassionate people.

What’s something about you that most people don’t know?

I used to be a serious tap dancer and was in a tap company. We performed at festivals and various venues, including off Broadway.