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Working as a Direct Support Professional at Christian Home Services, Inc. has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. The company’s dedication to high-quality, individualized care is reflected in every aspect of our work. I am consistently impressed by the level of support and resources provided to ensure that we can deliver the best possible care to our clients.

The training and development opportunities offered by Christian Home Services are outstanding. They ensure that all staff members are well-prepared and confident in their roles. The management team is supportive and always available to provide guidance and assistance, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

What I appreciate most about working here is the genuine care and respect for both clients and staff. The personalized care plans are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of each individual, and the comprehensive services we provide make a real difference in their lives. From personal care and medical management to companionship and household assistance, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

Being part of Christian Home Services has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a rewarding career in the home care industry.

Depending on your client you wil either be very busy and involved assisting with everyday activities, following a very strict eating schedule, and becoming very intergrated into your clients life. Or being very laid back restricted by the clients already tried and tested life style. Of you have never worked as a home health aid or assisted living. It takes patients, sympathy, and willingness to know sometimes you cannot help, but always willing to do everything in your power to do so. As a work place culture getting into the job you wont find it hard to get hours or to advance, but the pay does not evenly match the responsibilities you will be given as you go up lacking behind in all postions past full time staff. Depending on ckient the hardest part can be the temperment of the client or the slowness and ridgedness of clients overseeing systems like the ARC. None the less the best part is to fulfillment and pride you get when being abke to help someone live a life not restricted by their own inability to do something when you are right there to help them in anyway you can on their path to individuality or to a comfortable living standard.

The clients were amazing however the communication between staff was horrible, they still don't have direct deposit and it takes forever to see your first pay check and you never know when your checks will arrive by mail, my supervisor was very dismissive to the clients concerns as well as the staffs concerns. The staff wasn't friendly because so many people quit after a few weeks so they don't even try with new staff anymore. Lead staff at one of the houses I worked at was openly telling me how no one who works there likes the company and how the company overlooks clients rights. Had to spend so much of my own money the first month on gas, lunch, driving around non stop. They are very behind in all their paperwork and protocols. Having worked with challenged people the last 4 years for different companies this was by far the worst. Would not recommend unless it was your last option. Not sure when places will understand they need to have happy employees if they want a successful business. It's no surprise the turndown rate is so high when they treat their employees like they are so replaceable.

A typical work day includes taking care of my patient and it revolves around what the parents want rather then what the patient wants. 
I have learned a lot. I think my biggest complaint is that I’m not able to get reimbursed from taking my CNA class
Management is ok. I have a problem with not getting a lot of hours then we get a new hire and she ends up getting more hours then someone who has Been there longer
Workplace culture is good. That’s one positive thing. Not being stuck in one spot is huge for me. I like to be moving.
The hardest part of my job is not knowing what my patient wants due to the fact that she can’t talk. Communication is huge in my job and I feel as though there is a lot of pressure to do everything perfect and sometimes that is very hard. I feel sometimes rather under appreciated but overall it’s a job worth the experience 
The best part of my job is being able to go places and do things with my patient

I absolutely enjoyed my client's with CHS. I loved and enjoyed my first care coordinator. She left. The new care coordinator was something to be desired. Absolutely 0 communication on her end unless she needed a shift filled by you. In my last 2 weeks of unemployment, my replacements didn't show up 3 separate times.  This was acceptable behavior, I  guess. No call no shows. Making it so I has to stay until someone did show up after already completing my 8 hour shift that I was on time for. It was constantly acceptable for staff to show up 15-45 minutes late. There is no work life/ family life balance. No new clients close to me.

A typical day is working with children helping them grow and be successful.  I have learned how to overcome obstacles and challenges that might arise. Management is always there to help you with tings that may arise. Work environment could be in the community at a home or individual personal residence. The hardest part of my job is not being able to understand the needs a client might have, but with help from parents or management it always works out. The best part of my job is watching clients grow and achieve there goals.

Are we helping people meet their goals? That varies. 
To an extent it feels like a baby sitting job. And it definitely takes a special type of person to work this type of job. You have to actually be caring and advocate for these people. It’s definitely not a job for people who don’t really care about others. 
You can make it a great job as an individual. It kind of just depends on what house you get put at and your support systems. The more the better, but sometimes it’s tough. 
And obviously a short job review won’t tell you everything, so take it all with a grain of salt and preferably a positive attitude. 

The reason I say not for everyone is because everyone will have a different experience working here because you will all have different leads and different clients. At first I loved working here. Until I got a new lead and my hours were being cut. So many changes were being made which made my clients upset and more difficult to work with. I tried to get extra hours but it seemed the whole company was cutting hours. I left because I was getting 20 hours or less a week and because of all the changes made in my house which would make my day very stressful. Some of the changes were good things but some were unnecessary 

I have worked in the medical field for 15 yrs. Making MUCH more but I wish I had started doing this earlier in my life! The pay isn't the best but the rewards of taking care of someone who needs your help makes it all worth it! This is NOT a babysitting job tho! It takes a certain kind of person with good organizational skills, patience and compassion for others who truly need your help. Management structures are changing and I believe that CHS will over time be a the greatest in the Michigan area if they aren't already! I LOVE my job and I am looking forward to see how many more lives we can help through this wonderful company.

I meet my client warmly and always have smile and activities planned to help them with their goals, dreams and aspirations.  The goals are selected by the client and parent or guardian through Care Network.  I’m the (Boots on the Ground) helping them live out those dreams and goals with inclusion in the community.
Some examples of inclusion during my week; 
Swimming, walking, shopping, eating out, bowling, movies, crafts and music.    My clients that live independently also work on budgeting, cleaning, shopping and cooking.


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