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Philippe brings an eclectic range of experience ranging from facility maintenance, to patient care and hospitality. We are delighted for him to join our team and help make Oak Cottage a premier residential facility for memory impairment in Santa Barbara.
Philippe was born and raised here in Santa Barbara, and began his career in health care as a volunteer at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in 2003. He was immediately drawn to the overwhelming need for acute emergency medical care, and is something that he inspired by.
While earning his bachelor’s degree, Philippe worked in customer service at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore in Santa Barbara, and the Estancia Hotel & Spa La Jolla. He believes customer service to an essential component in order to provide an exceptional product. Philippe also had the pleasure of working for Saucelito Canyon Vineyards in San Luis Obispo in maintenance, and general vineyard upkeep.
After attaining his Bachelor’s degree from The University of San Diego in Psychology, Philippe went on to explore the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician for American Medical Response on an ambulance, where he has worked since 2012. For the last 3 years he has lead by example by being a Field
Training Officer, as well as training the public Hands Only CPR.
Philippe’s grandmother Nancy, who has been one of the largest and most constant influences in his life, was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a result of his direct experience with the ravages of the disease, he has the ongoing need for compassionate and personalized cognitive care. Most recently, Philippe has been working at Heritage House assisted living facility at both the reception desk, as well as assisting with ongoing maintenance. His brief experience in elderly care has turned into a passion which he is enthusiastic to be a part of here at Oak Cottage.
As Facilities Manager, Philippe will be transporting residents to medical visits, maintaining site related infrastructure and systems, managing housekeeping and landscaping operations, and hosting our Friday afternoon receptions.
In his free time Philippe enjoys to be active in Santa Barbara as much as possible, whether it is in the ocean surfing, or in the mountains hiking.
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PHILIPPE DE L'ARBRE
Operations Manager
