Macassa lodge

Volunteering at Macassa Lodge is very rewarding because I get to interact with the seniors and build a relationship with them. Most of their families live far away and are unable to visit them regularly, so it is very fulfilling knowing I am keeping them company and just basically attending to their social and emotional needs. The staff at Macassa are very warm and considerate, and they really take their time to attend to each resident, and so it has shown me that this is a place of work for someone who has traits like compassion, empathy, patience etc and it makes me happy that I have adapted to the environment because I possess these traits. Just being able to be part of the residents lives,making them happy and showing them that even though we are not related by blood, we consider them as our family and because of that we make it our main goal to provide them with the best services and activities, just to show them how much we care.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everyone works together as a team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You have to move fast. There are sometimes more than one person that needs you at the same time.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment was very friendly. We helped each other when needed.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I would start at 7am and get report from the last shift. Begin getting people up for breakfast, feed people breakfast, toilet people, then lunch, toiletting and then to bed for a nap.

My day at work would include cleaning meals on wheels bags, convention oven. Then I would help feed residents and after dinner i'd either help the residents back to their room or to the activity room. I would also help clean up dishes from the tables, wipe the tables and sweep the floors. Management is amazing for the most part. The hardest part of the job would be when one of the residents would pass away that you work with. The most enjoyable part of the job would be seeing the residents and having a relationship with them.

This place is owned by the city of hamilton, therefore it is very top heavy. Lots of bosses making lots of money but not much support for the front line workers.
Little to no appreciation or recognition for all the hard work being done at the bedside. It's an excellent place to live, but a very poor place to work.
The Union (CUPE) does nothing to support frontline staff either.

Toxic team environment, while some members are friendly and helpful others are not and much information withholding occurs. Management is unsupportive and works against staff rather than doing their job to support staff and nurses are working against each other. Very dysfunctional team environment. Very sad. 

during my co-op I met great people, the workers are amazing, hardworking, determined, and fun. working there was a great experience. the hardest part of the job was the walking back and forth to get residents to where they needed to be. The most enjoyable parts of working there would be the staff, and the residents. I have learned so much from both.

Everyone who works at Macassa Lodge seems to love their job and working with the residents. Each person is always there if you get confused or have any questions.

It was a pretty straight forward, eight hour working day. I learned a little about elderly folks (like they seem to like being called "folks") Management was easy going and very helpful.

I did my Pre-grad Placement at Macassa Lodge for Practical Nursing. Overall, it was a friendly environment, staff were welcoming, residents were very nice. Would recommend for practical students to take their Pre-grad Placement at Macassa Lodge.

Macassa Lodge is a very nice place to work the employees are very nice and you are treated and respected as a person. The salary is the best amongst all other nursing homes, love it there will encourage anyone to work for the company.

Working at Macassa lodge: company overview and reviews

Macassa lodge

Macassa lodge ratings

Salary satisfaction

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected