Employee Spotlight

Meet Your BTV Staff

NAME

Cayla Ervin

POSITION

I’m the Activity Coordinator for the Assisted Living Cottage and the Health and Special Care Centers.

HOW LONG AT BTV Two and a half years.

EDUCATION

Studied Art Education at the University of Arkansas, and Fashion Merchandising and Interior Design at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO

I create meaningful relationships with residents by engaging them in activities. I work with musicians and other groups to provide entertainment and activities that stimulate the mind, body and soul. Did you know we love animals? We have pet parades and host visits by farm animals. Birthday and holiday parties are a big hit, too.

WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

The one-on-one visits with residents. I so enjoy getting to know the residents and hearing their stories. Boy, do they have great stories! Laughing together is the best medicine. Taking the time just to sit and enjoy the beautiful Sensory Garden outside the Special Care Center. It’s such a calming and peaceful environment for residents.

WHAT DO YOU TAKE PRIDE IN AT WORK?

Building relationships with residents, family members and staff. Doing my homework. I continually seek knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease, and I’m proud to be part of the successes we have at the Health Care and Special Care Centers.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Director of the Fayetteville Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program for eight years. Event coordinator at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.

HOMETOWN/BACKGROUND

I lived in Downey, Calif., Little Rock, Ark., and Northwest Arkansas. I’m an only child who was raised by wonderful parents and grandparents.

Cayla Ervin

FAMILY

I have three sons and a daughter. They have blessed me with five amazing grandchildren.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

Hiking and photography. Painting, gardening and traveling.

Enjoy Butterfield Programming from Anywhere

Available on Your Computer, Mobile Phone, Tablet or Smart TV!

Butterfield has an easy new way to access two different YouTube channels featuring BTV TV programming using the technology most of us have at our fingertips. An easy way to find both YouTube channels is to scan the unique code for each with your Smart device. You’ll need a QR Code Reader app on your device to do so.

In addition to the main Butterfield Trail Village YouTube channel — where programming is archived in case you missed the live broadcast — we’ve launched a new BTV Fayetteville LIVE YouTube channel that lets us share programming as it’s happening! Visit the BTV Fayetteville Live channel for livestreamed fitness classes, Town Hall meetings, performing arts & entertainment, guest speakers and more.

YouTube Main Channel YouTube BTV Fayetteville Live Channel

For questions or more information, contact the BTV Information Technology team at (479) 695-8071. president of the BTV Resident Council, which

Christmas Purse Brightens the Holidays for BTV Staff

Donations Accepted from November 9 to December 4

The BTV Christmas Purse is a wonderful Butterfield tradition that lets residents show their gratitude to employees for the excellent care and service they provide throughout the year.

Each year, Butterfield residents donate to the BTV Christmas Purse fund so that every eligible Village employee will receive a holiday bonus. The bonuses are always appreciated, and with the stress and Reception Desk. For more information, contact

hardship accompanying the Covid pandemic, a bonus now can be especially meaningful.

Residents may contribute to the Christmas Purse fund from Monday, November 9, through Friday, December 4, 2020. Individual employee bonuses are determined by the total amount of contributions and the hours worked by each employee during the current year. To be eligible for the bonus, an employee must be on the “We all should give as generously as we can to the Christmas Purse this year because our support staff has had special challenges keeping our needs met at BTV and in their own lives,” said Ron Hanson, oversees the Christmas Purse program.

BTV Leadership staff are not eligible for the bonus.

Residents can make their contributions to the Christmas Purse in the donation box at the payroll as of December 1, 2020.

Hanson at rethanson@cox.net.

Please give generously to the Christmas Purse this year – and help reward our faithful employees!