resident care associate

cook

resident assistant

caregiver

assistant

Eskaton

A Typical Day at Work
No two days are exactly the same, which is part of what makes this role exciting. A typical day might include drafting donor communications, coordinating with community staff on fundraising events, updating donor databases, and strategizing with the Impact Team. When I’m in the field, I’m meeting with community leaders, supporting resident-led initiatives, or attending events to show appreciation to local donors and volunteers.

What I Believe I’ve Learned
I’ve learned the value of relationships—how trust and connection are the foundation of impactful fundraising. 

Management
Management is supportive, mission-driven, and encourages creativity. I feel empowered to bring new ideas forward and appreciated for the initiative I take. There’s an emphasis on teamwork and transparency, and I always feel like my voice is heard.

Workplace Culture
The workplace culture is inclusive, purpose-driven, and collaborative. Even though I’m often on the move, I still feel connected to the team through regular check-ins and a shared commitment to our mission. People genuinely care about the work and each other.

The Hardest Part of the Job
Balancing the travel with ongoing projects at the support center can be challenging. It requires strong time management and flexibility. Sometimes juggling multiple community timelines and priorities means long hours or quick pivots.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job
Hands down, the most rewarding part is seeing the direct impact of our efforts—whether it’s watching a resident light up at a celebration funded by the foundation or hearing how a scholarship helped an employee pursue their dream. The work is deeply meaningful, and the personal connections are what fuel my passion.

Non profit company with good environment for medical staff to collaboration with patient care needs and Village facility has nice grounds and building facades. Some veteran staff there for +10 years but underpay for new graduates or professionals with less than 10 years of experience, high turn around of younger staff.  Raises are minimal almost a joke and entry wage not by state/industry standards.
Management has greater focus on facade or appearance that things are running smoothly, most are locked in a bubble of job description. Some management lacks gull to stand up to overbearing department figures, rather turn a blind eye versus being firm push for change..
Few managers are overstepping other department management with finger pointing when things go south.
Village has dated equipment (beds/wheelchairs/walkers) and care of building wiring/structural/water issue half fixed versus quality renovation/remodel. 
Seeing push from Kaiser case management for shorter 1 week duration of skilled stay based on diagnosis not on current skill levels and medical stability.
1 Case manager for 15-18 patients in Village building, missing time with patient and family concerns, response time varies, increases demand on Nursing/Rehab/Admin. staff to assist with discharge planning.

I am forever grateful of my opportunities, growth and experiences I have  had during my time with Eskaton. I started volunteering at the Adult Day Center in 2015 and when I lost my job during the pandemic. I came back to the company in 2020 and have had the honor to work in three communities and I have worked in SNF, Independent and now I oversee the EVGV community for Life Enrichment. I have always felt supported from upper management, always been able to have a good life balance when requesting time off or needing to take personal time off.  I have gained true mentors and professional connections during my time with Eskaton. The one thing that makes this job the most enjoyable is truly the residents, they see you as their village and truly look at for you.  A typical work day varies between special events, birthdays, socials, outings but one thing remains the same a ton of fun with big smiles! I have learned how to be professional, how to slow down when working with seniors and how to be considerate of others needs, and that's why I said this role is what you make of it. I truly have a passion for what I do and love that I get to bring the fun and enjoyment to the communities. With in my 5 years with the company I have been able to experience some really amazing things and the residents, staff and company have seen me evolve, grow and seen my success flourish and I have the support from Eskaton to thank for that!

What is the best part of working at the company?
2 stars only because I have some fond memories from my time there, including some fun work. Otherwise, over the years there, I saw that place sink to new low after new low, particularly in the last 3. Favoritism ran rampant. The former administrator got rid of the employee suggestion box. Staff meetings got increasingly useless. Caregivers were doing less. The Kitchen always got the blame when things went wrong and they were always getting more work slapped on them. The lead cook who was hired late last Spring did nothing to contribute to the team. He and the food service director at the time kept ordering too much, yet they still ran out of things like coffee, a lot more often than before. Luckily, those 2 men are gone. The walk in was already overfilled, yet they still kept ordering things without checking what we already had and expected us to rearrange in there.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Doing another department's job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very toxic. Blaming the kitchen happened all the time. Caregivers did things like dropping a resident off in the dining room and she'd stay there for hours on end to take a nap. Management was fixating too much on the bistro bar. They prioritized filling it with cookies, even to the point of taking a server off the floor just to do so.

I currently work at the front desk of an Eskaton. I love my coworkers and the residents that live here. My executive director is great and is flexible about us needing time off. However, everything outside of this building is where Eskaton falls flat. For example, vacation time is accrued for non executive employees by the hour. I work about 65-70 hours per paycheck, which puts me at the part time level. I only accrue 4 hours of vacation time per paycheck, and have to use that time on Holidays because our office is closed. I have not been able to take a vacation of more than two days because I cannot accrue the time off for it.
Even more recently, Covid caused a lot of disruption at our Eskaton locations. Employees who worked at all locations except Affordable Housing were given hazard pay. For Christmas 2020, employees were given $3 pairs of socks. I don't know how top level executives think this is in any way fair. 
I will say though, that I enjoy working at my location. My coworkers are wonderful and the residents here are such a joy. I just wish we were treated as fairly as other Eskatons and a better PTO plan was in place. 

Since I have been working with the company the company has had good and by problems. At 1st they are welcoming and then you see you are really working with. It can be sometimes a  Family environment but all staff including  Management and subordinate staff will talk about you behind your back.  I love my job because I  Love working with patients. The job only  Only offers benefits to those who are full time and once you go on call they snatch them right from you. Alot of people have been there for 10 plus years but that is the one who is family. They are the only ones who are treated some what decent. The lower staff has little to no say in how heavy the work load could be on a daily basis but the management depends on you for the littlest thing for example assisting someone to a commode. Some of the lvns and nurse are not at all generous but leave it to the cna or other people. It does t matter rather of not who you are should be more than willing  to as its anyone. Overall you have to have pretty tough situations. So that you dont feel all the silent skin  You are a paid more depending on where  Work like the department.

I was an RCA (Caregiver).
-Understaffed at times. 
-Management didn't listen or make changes when caregivers would ask for more help (one more caregiver during busiest AM shifts).
-Most of the other Caregivers I worked with were absolutely amazing and genuinely cared about everyone they cared for, but a few would call off of work much too often, leaving us understaffed (3 RCA's for ~70 residents).
-Incredibly stressful and emotional job, but also incredibly rewarding to know that you made a positive difference in someones life at the end of each shift.
- The majority of the residents are amazing people and getting to know them and interact with them on a daily basis was amazing and meaningful.
-Atrocious pay, getting payed a few dimes above minimum wage to provide crucial care for any human being is unacceptable. Working as a caregiver was the most difficult job physically, mentally, and emotionally that I've ever had, yet it was also the lowest payed job I've ever had.

Working at Eskaton has been an incredibly rewarding experience. One of the things I value most is how genuinely the organization cares for its employees. From day one, I’ve felt nurtured, supported, and truly valued—not just as a team member, but as a person.

Leadership at Eskaton fosters an environment where open communication is encouraged. If I ever have a concern, I feel completely comfortable bringing it forward. What’s even more meaningful is that I feel heard—never dismissed. That kind of trust and respect is rare and deeply appreciated.

Eskaton also does a fantastic job recognizing the strengths of its team members. They don’t just acknowledge good work—they highlight it, celebrate it, and use it to inspire the entire team. It’s empowering to be part of a culture that uplifts and motivates through recognition and encouragement.

Overall, I’m proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes people, cultivates growth, and leads with heart.

Several years back i worked as campus patrol. The job sounded pretty relaxed and didn't seem like there was much to it. WRONG!! Basically a glorified janitor if you can even call it that.  I spent 15 mins out of my hourly job duties doing what my job description stated and the other 45mins spent cleaning.  No advancement of position, I was given a petty raise of 18 cents or something the first year I was there. After the first year I stopped caring because other people in my department got hired on at the same time or after making more. There is a major pay gap between management and higher ups vs the people doing all the actual work for the residents.  I did enjoy conversation with residents and their families during my time at Eskaton. No pay difference for working NOC. Also pay is lower then most other relatable jobs aka security doing less. 

I enjoyed working with the residents and had the opportunity to develop my skills as a Wellness Nurse. My coworkers were dedicated and worked hard to provide quality care. However, leadership was inconsistent in applying policies and accountability. Communication between management and staff could be improved, and concerns raised by employees were not always addressed in a timely or consistent manner. I believe the facility has caring staff and residents, but stronger leadership, clearer communication, and consistent enforcement of policies would improve both the work environment and resident safety.

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