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I loved working with the patients and staffs at Dove, and thoroughly enjoyed my time working here. Dove has a great system that is primarily focused on the residents. One of the things I loved about Dove are all the activities available to residents. 
Dove has high expectations, insufficient amount of help and workers. Average resident to staff ratio is 20-25 resident to 2 aides, with roughly 5-10 of them being 2 assist/total assist. Varies with time. You definitely get a good work out, and you have to work hard at this job. 
The scheduling system is online, which is great, but can only be accessed via desktop, which is frustrating because now a-days phone access is much more convenient. Another frustrating thing about scheduling at Dove is that often times you don't know what position and floor you will be working, until you arrive the day of work, or check late at night before your shift. Even then, it can change last minute. It's frustrating and really changes your mindset, expecting to come in to do your job, but learning that you can't do your job that day. If it only happens once in a while it wouldn't be frustrating, but for it to happen 80% of the time you are scheduled, that is another story. The positive thing about this experience is that I learned how to be flexible, and quickly readjust my mindset to do a good job of what is needed of me at the moment.

CNA's are expected to do everything possible even when you have 10+ residents in one hallway that you're assigned to. Many of these residents require two CNA's to even help and there will always only be 3 CNA's (maybe 4 if you're lucky). Nurses WILL NOT help you, instead they will pressure you into giving out baths to residents instead of doing it themselves. Residents are always calling for help, and there are usually always only 3 CNA's to help out (remember those other CNA's have their own hall with 7-10+ residents). That means no one can really do anything. Yet, nurses will still pressure you and assure you that you're just doing it wrong. They will pass out meds for 20 minutes and then sit down and do absolutely nothing while talking about you behind your back because you can't do the one thing that they CAN do, but they don't choose to because they feel that nurses don't have to provide basic care (like showers). They say you can take a 30 minute unpaid break, and two 15 minute paid breaks. But 95% of the time, you WILL NOT take them because there is no time to. 

Management was poor in terms of providing inadequate resources to nurses. Documentation system was the worst I had seen, where the platform was frequently down and inaccessible.  Supposedly have gone to a more user friendly charting  system and hopefully will not be a platform that jeopardizes security breaches or become unstable within the  networking system.   Working with other employees considered fair as there seemed to be an unwelcoming atmosphere most of the time, depending on who the staff (CNAs, Case Managers ) were for that day.  Patient ratio to nurses fair however expect to have higher ratios where could affect safety issues. Some previous management personnel gone whom were good people.  Some RN preceptors are not patient and compassionate towards other RNs when orientating.  Be prepared to an an AI type generated letter of candidacy letter whether or not you were chosen for the position whereas in the past it was approached on a more personal level with the interviewer's name.  On a positive note, the residents were nice to work with and appeared to appreciate you as a healthcare professional.  Home - work life was appreciated and balanced was provided. 

Worked as a CNA at South Dove Healthcare, they have poor management. No teamwork, so many things to do. They don’t care what you think!! Most coworker are slow and lazy. Stressful, hard, tiring. We’re looked as slaves, even the janitor seem to be seen more important than us cna. I work 2 years in a different facility in a different state and I had no complaints. I only started working for them for a month and I got two stupid complaints. The nurse manager said I gave false report (which I didn’t and she wouldn’t listen to me explain, she kept cutting me off) she even said some really hurtful words to me like “I think your the type of person to forget what your doing after 10-15 min” it really offended me. Which she didn’t care, plus she also say I gave false detail of a patient which I was right and she and the activity lady was wrong to accuse me for it. I was wronged working with this healthcare, I wouldn’t recommend this place to work or put onto my resume. I worked full time and I got no benefits, and the pay is low. It’s not worth my time here. Don’t work here!!!

Dove Healthcare South-Eau Claire is an amazing opportunity for a new nurse to get some experience. This is a high stress, heavy workload, low paying job. The only satisfaction to be had comes from the rewarding resident care experiences. Nursing administration doesn’t listen to staff very well. Many complaints fall on deaf ears. Work culture and teamwork for nursing staff is hit and miss. You will be training new employees constantly. New employees are orientated with multiple preceptors instead of having a primary and/or secondary preceptor. Electronic charting system is not user friendly and very complicated. Pay your dues and move on.

So here is the real truth of this company.. I worked here for about a year and the only part I don't regret about this place is the residents and a  very select few co workers.. Management is probably the worst they have no care about anything.... if you have a personal family thing don't bother on getting any support from them, or if you have issues with co workers thiers no resolution. Don't dare mess up on anything or you will be written up. To be completely honest it's like being in high school all over again with the drama. Certain co workers are allowed to belittle other co workers with no repercussions. Sometimes can be short staffed, ams and pms not a lot of time to even get your break in. Be careful on hours and days you choose if any change to schedule you get docked in pay. Management is not easy to approach with things, unless your one of their favorites. I definitely would not recommend working here. 

I worked part-time on the first shift schedule from 6am-1:30pm as a resident attendant. This position requires you to work every other weekend. 

I enjoyed the job's overall flexibility in terms of scheduling because I was still attending school at the time. There were weeks I would be able to pick up as little as 7 hours per week and up to 21 hours per week. 

The work environment was "average". Job instructions are not clear in the beginning so you kind of have to improvise and learn how to do things yourself. 

Main duties included: serving residents food/water in the dining area/rooms, washing dishes, restocking supply closets, and constantly trying to find a CNA to help with residents (that was not in the job description).

You learn a lot of self discipline and meet a lot of great people. This job is not for those looking to make money. On the other hand, the experience was valuable and beneficial in learning more about nursing homes.

You never knew what was gonna happen on a day to day basis. If something did happen a lot of the time you weren’t told about it until hours later. Many of us went to work stressed every day. The company itself doesn’t enforce precautions for covid or other illnesses. There’s a lot of things that are hidden and covered up. I learned how corrupt a work environment could be. There’s been many occasions where management is not taking their jobs’ seriously. The managers’ “support” is free food in the break room or kitchen. The hardest part of the job was serving time. It’s very fast paced with a lot going on and only two people to do the work. The most rewarding or enjoyable part of the job had to be talking with the residents. Getting to listen to their stories or just talk with them about their day. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I've worked at many different Dove locations around the area. Such amazing and friendly staff. The communication is always on point. They take the time to train you in and make you feel comfortable. Love this company!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Productivity goals are set high, but achievable. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They give independence to individual therapists, but maintain great communication between departments. You never feel alone or in the dark.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Punch in
Check the schedules and patient updates
Organize day, planning around meetings and patient appointments
Point of service documentation
Provide updates to other departments VIA email
Make sure notes are completed, then leave for the day

To be fair, working in Health Care is no easy task and there is no perfect place to work. I will be honest in this review. My director is Amazing! That is the same with the other management staff that work here. My co-workers are wonderful to work with and no matter what your position is, we have a team mentality. Yes, we have lazy people, or people that do not do their part. But that goes for the same as any other company, or hospital. 
Dove is a great place to start your medical career. You learn allot about patient care and needs. Someone commented that its a rush and fast place to work. Yes, that is true. But, you also have down time. Our Residents can be needy like any other place. But that is because this is their home. I had a resident once tell me,"remember you can leave this place and I cannot". I would reccomend others to work here!

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