licensed practical nurse

registered nurse

nursing assistant

mds coordinator

wellness director

Christian Horizons

Call offs horrific. Staff working short (cnas). At times  cnas  have 11 to 12 residents a piece. Residents complain of uneducated cnas.,mechanical lifts.not washing them. Not using gait belts. 
Residents not getting walked. 
Used to have pick up pay, no longer. The benefits are decent. But overall you compare pros and cons the cons out weigh.
Never enough linen to perform cares, no bodywash, there is no air conditioning in rooms, the heat in the summer is unbearable.
The heat doesn't work in the winter, the poor residents freeze.
The food served us always cold, the residents comp!ain of tough food. The beds have wires exposed from the controls. It's scary because the outlets in the walls loose also, concentrates plugged into extension cords.
       Leaks in dining room, if a heavy rain comes, the ceiling tile leaks.
I am honestly shocked it hasn't been condemned, dad but true.
Now, moral is mediocre. If you like to kiss up, then this is perfect p!ace to work. Mind you be careful who talk to, there are two faced employees.
     It's a dangerous environment for residents and employees!!
Corporate probably has no clue how management and administrative is non existent when truly needed on the floor. 
     Family members can't place their loved ones elsewhere, so pretty much stuck there.
    Corporate should honestly do a follow up on the administrator, she has about ten different names.

Christian horizons gives you all of the positives of a large corporation, with none of the bureaucracy or being just a number.  Especially during my time working the helpdesk I felt I truly knew most of the employees.  It allows you to connect with people.  Learn about the different background at our diverse communities, network and sometimes find some really cool local spots during travel!  

The most enjoyable parts of the job are by the other employees.  In a faith based organization that strives to honor God, you really develop strong connections with your coworkers from all over.  If you have a family or personal crisis they will support you.  If you are having a hard day at work, you will have support.

The hardest part of the job is when you lose an employee or guest you have built strong rapport with.  You learn to love your coworkers and guests as family.  In that kind of "small town feel" environment it's very easy to get sentimental and take the loses harder than if you didn't have these strong relationships.

Management doesnt reprimand staff for call offs, working short alot of times when this happens. It seems since when the old administration and don quit and got let go....the place went to pits. They are more concerned on decorating the facility than repairing items. Sinks that leak showers do not get hot faucets leaking. Mechanical lifts never charged faulty wiring . beds that fall apart. No body wash for residents. The meal times are a joke.    The administrator wants and has changed so much that has NOT benefit anyone but herself for corporate. 
                   The residents are unhappy. Food cold...cant chew it half the time. Staff in cliques. Nice to your face and turn you in for another minute. It is not a Christian Home anymore. Cutthroat. 
The pay is nice. But thestress level is horrific. If you miss a shower. Write up.if you look wrong write up. Youd think corporate would wise up and see all the good employees left for a reason. The turn over in the past year has been ridiculous. Thats money down the drain. If you make your employees feel stressed out they cannot perform a great job. The place has turned into a circus .

I enjoyed working there in till January of this year. They walked the Administrator out the end of January. No one knows why. I know a lot of family, residents, and staff were very shocked. It seem like someone was get fired or walking out at least once a week. Complains were heard and promises were made but no changes made. For being a Christian facility, they lack the Christian message. I love my residents even the difficult ones. But with just the last year it just got worst and worst, I couldn't stay when for Activity Profesional week/day they couldn't evan get us a small present but was able to buy over 25 large pizzas. Or for over a month I asked for supplies and got told even when it was on the calendar. They don't know how to deal with people with dementia. They move residents at 4 to 5 o'clock at night but can't help pass trays when short staffed. The fact that they run off their good staff and keep trying to replace them with staff from their recent closed facility who barely last half a year tells you a lot.

Needs better management. Lots of gossip! Lots of turnover. I've seen department management be verbally abusive to employees and residents and upper management does nothing to fix the problem. Upper management doesnt hold employees accountable for breaking handbook rules. Understaffed. No team work. It's sad because it could be such a great facility with the right management team.  Daytime hours aren't bad. Pay is low when you repeatedly pick up other employees slack. Working with the residents is fun. It's a shame management couldn't be better. This includes corporate not handling problems. They are too worried with filling rooms than fixing a hostile work environment! They don't value you as an employee. You're just a body!

Typical day - varies, but may involve personal care, household chores, supporting people at appointments or community events, prepping meals, administering meds, problem-solving, dealing with "behaviours"

Overall,  lot of great people to work alongside of. Lot of good teamwork amongst staff. 

Hardest part - can be exhausting when dealing with some of the challenges 

Most enjoyable - people you meet, making a difference in the lives of others




I have worked for this company for almost two years. It was nice at first. Then they false promise full time status for benefits. In order to get full time status you have to work 45 hours a week or more for 6 months to qualify. At your 5 and a half month mark they will cut you down to half of what you were working so they don't have to honor the 6 month qualification.  If you are only available certain times or days they will schedule you beyond that. If you refuse they will write you up for refusing a client on a unavailable day or time. Please if you care about yourself or your family this place is not for you. The staff in the office has no regards for you or your family.

If you want to move up or keep your job then drink the Kool-Aid.  I have never worked for a company that has fired so many good employees and the ones in training you must go with the flow or your are gone.  You can not be creative or try to improve things with your own ideas you must follow the leader.  The good people leave or get fired and the people who don't work retain their jobs - they drink the Kool-Aid.  Upper management pawns their job on others.  It is like going back to high school.  Many employees are relatives of management and many people lack the skills of the jobs they hold.

This place used to be an amazing company to work for. But over the last year things have spiralled out of control. The housekeepers that have been there for legitimately 20 years or more have never seen a raise. The administrator only hires immediate family members and close friends. Also plays favoritism and will change her mind in a snap about you, fire you and hire her family to replace you. Only one leader and professional there.. Human Resources Coordinator. Not a good place to work. Not free lunch either.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The team I worked with was helpful.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No support, no training, unrealistic expectations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment was very stressful. Upper management was nonexistent and home office does not seem to know anything. They talk a good game, but don’t live up to the hype.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Covering for a lot of no call/no shows. Unable to do my actual job due to no support and no options for coverage.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 7 salaries reported	$33.36 per hour
Registered nurse 3 salaries reported	$40.17 per hour
Nursing assistant 1 salary reported	$21.25 per hour
Mds coordinator 5 salaries reported	$39.16 per hour
Wellness director 3 salaries reported	$72,000 per year

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