licensed practical nurse

home health aide

cook

certified medication aide

housekeeper

Chelsea Senior Living

Where do I start..... poorly run building with ridiculous turnover. Director of Nursing position has been filled roughly 9 times in 9 years. No support by management. Pictures of owners hang in building.... one owner was there when the building opened 9+ years ago and has not been back since. They hire staff that has no medical background and allow them go work for 6 months before becoming certified. This means critically ill seniors are being cared for by someone who worked at a conveniance store the day before. Not enough help, staff spends their day completing incident reports for issues that could of been avoided if staff was properly trained. Staff is overworked working to care for residents and give medications at the same time.

Vacation, sick time, personal time is a joke! You need to wait a year to use any time. Health insurance is costly for bad coverage. Pay is very low. Owners just care about building new buildings even though they can not staff the ones they have but who cares just take nursing home/hospice residents and fill the building. The moto surely is not quality over quanity in any aspect there. It is quantity over quality in all aspects. 

Don't waste your time applying, you will get called and hired and will be sorry. Work two different jobs somewhere else it will be less stress that one at CHELSEA! Chelsea has no problem terminating you either after you work as hard as you can - they are heartless!

I worked at the East Brunswick location for over 5 years in multiple positions throughout the facility. I loved the residents and became very attached to them. The best part of the company was that all the people i encountered while working there truly cared for the residents and what was best for them . I found a sense of purpose taking care of the residents and helping them stay independent or help them transition into a less independent lifestyle. The coworkers were always great and there was a very team/we need to work together mindset 99% of the time. The compensation for positions at all levels are absurdly low, just a couple cents or maybe a dollar more than minimum wage. It is extremely difficult to get a raise or move up in the company. Upper management was usually unhelpful, rarely backed up employees, and were quick to gossip and tattle to OTHER employees about their coworkers. Upper management was very  middle school and cliquey, with the Executive Director making others feel less than and embarrassing them amongst other employees at the same level and other members of upper management. 

What I like best about working at The Chelsea is that I feel as if the residents and the team are an extension of my family.  My typical work day consists of many different tasks.  Like any job, there are busier days than others.  What makes those hectic days easier to get through is knowing I have the support from my team to help with whatever needs to be done.  This support helps to provide a very positive workplace culture. 
In addition, I also like the fact that there is room to grow within the company.  I've witnessed on several occassions, front-line staff work their way up the ladder to higher positions.   It is truly wonderful to see that someones hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.  
My overall experience working at The Chelsea for over 5 years now has been nothing but positive.  Many doors have openened for me and many friendships have been formed.  I can honestly say that working in this fun environment helps me to perform at my best each day!

I have never had a clinical position without sufficient training, a formal orientation program or follow through until I worked for Chelsea. You are held accountable for job duties that are not written or taught. You are not supplied with tools to perform your job. You are expected to be available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/ week without personal or vacation days for 1 year.  The expectations of employees is not only inhumane but dangerous. This poses great risk to residents and no one seems to care. The turnover of staff is dangerously high. Residents are admitted when they are not capable of living in an independent setting. There is not sufficient staff to supervise them. Untrained staff perform clinical duties that should only be performed by licensed employees. The subcontractors hired by management make mistakes daily and they are never  held accountable for their errors. This also causes a great risk to residents. The problems in this institution are tremendous and they continue on for years.

I came to The Chelsea after 10 years in the skilled nursing arena. I was looking for a better work/life balance, a resident-focused approach and a culture of employee engagement and recognition - and I found it! The corporate team goes above and beyond to be supportive. They visit the community regularly and we have group meetings that are helpful, informative and empowering. I've enjoyed participating in the Employee Five Year Celebration, the Lead Aide Celebration and the HCANJ Conference, to name a few. These types of gatherings don't happen in other companies. They go a long way to make me feel appreciated. 

The team at the Community itself always puts the residents first. They are some of the most dedicated people I have had the honor of working with. We are truly a family here and it shows through our teamwork and focus on our residents. I feel good going home each night knowing we've made a difference in the lives' of our residents.

Due to changes in leadership stay far away! How much money they make is their priority and not the quality of life the  residents get. The pay is low and expect you to do your own work plus management’s work with expensive benefits to pay into if you need them. If you want to deal with constant toilet floods, ceiling caving in from water pouring, constant criticism and no teamwork this is the place for you.  You want the residents to eat good… nope not in the budget! Took 2 yrs for them to actually listen to employees about a scabies outbreak in one of the units absolute negligence! Best of luck to those there. Only joy I got was bringing smiles to the residents and taking care of them.  New doctors taking care of them will not listen to nurses concerns and throw you under bus with full support from management. Take care of your license.

Working for the Chelsea has been a huge part of my life for a little under a decade now and is truly my home away from home. The management team is supportive and seeks out hard working employees who truly shine and offer opportunities to grow. The expectation all around for each employee is to really work as best we can to serve our residents and work as a team to accomplish that mission. The organization has brought in innovative changes to better care for the higher acquity residents we now see in the industry. Great staff appreciation programs and events. If you are called to work with the elderly, the Chelsea is a wonderful company to be a part of to do that.

I have been with The Chelsea at Brookfield for over 8 years.  The company has helped me climb up the ladder and better myself through the years.  I feel very lucky to work in such a warm, inviting atmosphere.  The management team is very supportive to all the staff.  It is very clear that the Executive Director is appreciative of the work produced in the facility and always shows appreciation to the staff.  The residents call The Chelsea their home and enjoy all the activities provided to them.  The Chelsea is my second family and caring for our residents is the most rewarding experience.  I continue to learn more everyday with the support of the company. 

Benefits are offered along with a 401k.  You also get Paid Time Off which is a bonus. I highly recommend The Chelsea as a place to work.

Working for Chelsea Senior Living was one of the best times of my life. It was a complete family dynamic. The residents felt like family. My co-workers felt like family. When I was there I just felt like I belonged and I was part of something amazing. The job was rewarding, and everyday was interesting and fun! Everyday I laughed, smiled and truly enjoyed myself. I can’t say enough good things. Management really cares about you and is willing to help with whatever you needed. I did not have a negative experience with any staff member or department. Overall this was the best job I’ve ever had and do not hesitate to work here because you will love it!!!

Take a good look at management, they appear nice on interviews then after you are hired they treat you like dirt. Total favoritism for employees they stole from other Assisted Living facilities they themselves worked at. Rules apply to some employees and not others. It is easy to see who is where they are from their flirtation with upper corporate. Most staff is back stabbing. Trust no one! You tell the ED not to disclose info about a concern you have and she immediately goes and tells that person what YOU said or announces it to other Directors. It appears to be lovely place to work on the outside but inside is Nightmare on Cranbury Road!!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 6 salaries reported	$36.17 per hour
Home health aide 2 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Cook 8 salaries reported	$21.06 per hour
Certified medication aide 14 salaries reported	$19.86 per hour
Housekeeper 4 salaries reported	$16.81 per hour

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