Associate of the Month

This month, we are proud to shine the spotlight on Hunter Anderson, one of our incredible Medication Aides and Caregivers at Wildcat Senior Living!
Hunter is 21 years old and a lifelong resident of the Charleston area. Raised in Bonneau, Macedonia, and St. Stephen, he’s a true Lowcountry local with a heart for service and a deep love for family, nature, and helping others. In his free time, Hunter enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, traveling, playing video games—and most of all, catching up on sleep! He is engaged to a wonderful fiancé, and together they share their home with two beloved cats, Tux and Officer Hopps.

Family is the heart of Hunter’s world. He is one of 12 siblings—Katie, Madison, Trey, Tyler, Bentley, Sydney, Tanner, Nikolai, Dawson, Giovanni, Emmalyn, and Noelle—and plays an active role in helping raise his beautiful niece, Brynnleigh Aniston.

Hunter’s passion for caregiving began early, inspired by his father, a longtime volunteer firefighter. After a serious accident sidelined his father’s service, the two returned to volunteer work together with the Alvin Rural Volunteer Fire Department. That experience ignited Hunter’s desire to help others and make a difference in people’s lives.
Traveling with his family was a big part of his childhood. Whether camping in state parks, staying in mountain cabins, or bunking in hotels during winter trips to Tennessee, Hunter cherished those memories—especially because they were spent with his siblings. (And yes—he once ate a cheddar-and-bacon flavored cricket on a camping trip!)

His journey into senior care became even more personal when his grandfather was diagnosed with both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Helping his family navigate the challenges of his grandfather’s health sparked Hunter’s determination to learn more and do more. His time at Wildcat Senior Living has deepened that knowledge. “I’ve learned so much from my coworkers here,” he says, “and I apply those lessons at home every day.”

Hunter recently earned his Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification and hopes to continue his education, with plans to pursue both a nursing degree and paramedic certification. “I’ve enjoyed running medical calls with the fire department,” he shares. “One day, I’d love to make it my career.”

Hunter, your dedication, compassion, and drive to serve others make you an invaluable part of our Wildcat family. Congratulations on being our Employee Spotlight for September 2025—we’re proud to have you on the team!