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St. Andrews Terrace

What is the best part of working at the company?
There are clicks and management sucks. Watch your back since you could get thrown under the bus. There are a handful of nice people other than that, Watch out.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When you are short staffed and have  lazy coworkers.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's a long-term care facility so it's fast paced. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on what shift you work. Days are very busy and go  go go, afternoons are busy as well but in a different way since there is only one meal and everyone doesn't go to bed at the same time. Nights aren't too bad but have lots of changes and you definitely want to work with someone that helps and knows the job.

Progressive Restorative care is an important component given to the elderly to promote a better quality of life through mobility and exercise.   It is true that if you do not use it, you lose it.  Exercise has been found to heal the body, give better quality of life and is not just important for your muscles and bones, but also, for your nervous system and brain.  The staff, at St. Andrews, is very committed and caring individuals.  Care is resident and family centered and a major part of the health care team.  You will find it is a place where you can feel good about your parents and loved ones being looked after with high quality care and knowledgeable, conscientious staff.

a typical day at work is very busy.we have regular safety and educational in services to keep us all up to date with all of our medical supplies and procedures. we are blessed with a fantastic hard-working management team who keep us all in shape, safe and happy. and our co-workers and all well educated and a joy to work with. the hardest part of the job is trying to keep 32 residents safe,clean and happy. the most enjoyable part of my job is there is not two days that are the same, I mean we do the same stuff but every resident and everyday is different. keeps things interesting.

typically day shift at work is getting residents up and ready - using lifts for 2 person cares. 

providing continence care, bathing, showering, dressing.

going for breakfast, serving food and feeding if necessary

put people to bed, and then get up again for lunch. repeat

In my opinion and many others who have worked here its a awful place. If you need work that bad anywhere is better than here. The people here are not the type you want as friends and certainly not taking care of your loved ones.

It's a great place to work. Schedule is out well in advance. People are friendly. It's one of the best jobs I have had in a long time. Yes it can be busy at times but everyone helps one another team work is essential.

There is strong clicks in the home.  As well as above the home level.  There is a large turnover in staff for good reason.  There are some great people that work there.  However it is difficult to fight against lies and bullies.

I learned a lot of skills there. Co-workers are great, management is poor. The most enjoyable part of the job is helping and being with the residents. The hardest part of the job is dealing with management.

A few of the RNs were very helpful and reliable. Some nurses were not the greatest others were helpful and wanted to help me navigate the workplace. Lots of codes for the different buildings. 

This home is made up of amazing people who care deeply for the elderly in the community. The most enjoyable part of the day is making a difference for those that we care for.

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