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If you've worked in a similar building before, you know most positions can be stressful, exhauting and under paid. At Scriber Gardens it's no different. There's some staff who geniunely care about the job they do, but the majority of the employees don't and it shows from their work ethic and the employee moral. Example: the kitchen staff don't care about leaving dirty tablecloths on the tables so the residents have to eat at tables with food spilled from earlier in the day or even the day before, the cooks listen to music so loud in the kitchen and don't care if the residents hear it or not, some employees take their dinner break and literally kick their feet up on the front desk to chat with the receptionist, and the nighttime staff talk so loud in the hallways that the residents have a hard time getting or staying asleep. There's a lot of employee turnover, especially with the managers so employees never know who will be in charge of their departments. There seems to be a new General Manager every year while other dept managers are lucky to last 6-8 months before they leave or are replaced. Many residents have said the Upper Management don't seem to care how they're affected by the turnover of the staff because nothing ever seems to change. 

There are many reasons why this building has the reputation it does. Residents verbally assault the staff and openly say that the only reason why they stay at Scriber Gardens is not because they're happy there but because they can't afford to live anyplace else. Depending on what job you're hired for your wage might be ok, but in the long run the constant stress of being short handed, the back stabbing between employees & managrs and the reminder you could be replaced at any time, it's not worth it.

Good things a bad about GenCare

Owner oversees everything,  he micromanages his corporate team and in return they micromanage the floor staff.  Pay is average for activity directors.  Touted as a great place to work, and sometimes it is, but the corporate team are not good people, or nice people though of course you only know that after working for them awhile. 

The bottom line is that thier shtick to sell apartments is whole life living, but the corporate team does not embody that in a truthful manner.  I spent 3 years there and was expected to give a 5 star experience to the residents, which I did.   But that 5 star experience is not given to the staff by the corporate team.

When I left, left on good terms and was told I'd get my pto. I'd certainly earned it and left the department set up for my replacement for success.  And they rejected my pto payout.  
No surprise there.

The good?
Free meals i guess.  The residents were great.  My floor staff were amazing, buildings are nice and kept up well.  Nice quarterly raises for hourly staff that add up quickly if you find your niche there.  If you need something for your department you can usually get it 

It's not a terrible place to work if you don't mind toxic management, mid pay, endless meetings, corporate robots micromanaging you and your calendar, newsletter and everything in between.  


Scheduling can be flexible and it was easy to get days off when needed, or to step out for an appointment during the workday.  However, the directors of the building and of other departments have changed or been replaced so much that there's always something in flux.  The wellness department is strained for staff, and made up for it with agency caregivers, which has stressed out the residents.
Overall I liked my job but they need better management in the wellness department and the executive director.  The format of care is nice, being that you have around 50 residents who are on assisted living and need semi-frequent nursing care.  There is a medtech and caregivers for support and nursing does assessment, wound care, answers questions, and works with families.
It became clear at a point that corporate only cared about the money, being that it is a for-profit home.  They did not care about staffing us well or paying fairly.  Nurses made decent wages, CNAs definitely underpaid.

Unfortunately, the corporate leadership group fails to be organized enough to get a handle on oversight and leadership. Directives and policies are unclear and not readily available. Instead of providing tools and resources to be successful at your job, you’re  provided with anecdotes and references to undocumented procedures. There is no baseline expectations provided, no performance evaluations, no development goals, and most of all, no training. This is a sink or swim style company that is sinking themselves, to prolong the process, they’ll throw you overboard instead of handing you a life jacket. Directors are held under the thumb of their corporate department heads, who are out of touch with the realities of the roles and responsibilities of the departments.  I wish I had more good to say but while I thought I’d stick through to help develop policies and procedures to benefit this company, I should have left initially once I realized how much failure in corporate leadership there really was. 

This company believes in Whole  life living, Gluten free options, personal trainers, ect....
 The current senior living population is not intrested in such beliefs. In another 15 to 20 years this will be a very requested service as it is currently becoming more trendy now in 40-50 year old people.  Management (E.D.) is crooked and manipulative with a CON artist twist! Buyer beware. 
 Management structure needs to be more strong as the company is going through growing pains. People in corporate positions that have been there for a long time need to be retrained for growth or sent down the road. Corporate HR director is completely out of the loop and does not listen to people who truly care, she listens to liars and is brainwashed to believe con artist, manipulative personalities.  Once they begin the process of weeding out the above references to the agony, they will prosper. Good company with great outlook for future.

Certain individuals may be ill-suited for their roles, leading to blame-shifting and 100% unprofessional behavior. Some engages in non-essential activities during work hours and extend their personal activities beyond their scheduled time. Likes to reprimand staff for things all while doing the same herself. I watched a very pleasant and hard worker get fired because someone didnt like her for unknown reasons (she seems to have issue with all of her coworker's as she always complaining about one of them) and because another employee was coming back from sick leave quicker than expected.  Instead of dealing with the situation professionally  they chose to go about it in an unprofessional way. It was like watching children in high school except they were adults. Kind of sad they have people who still act like they are in high-school in "higher up" positions. 

I was hired in January of 2022, as a Floater Cook, and i absolutely love it!       
My job requires me to travel to different GenCare facilities to fill in for cooks who are sick, or on vacation.  I am technically considered part time, but haven’t had any problem getting full-time hours since I started.  There are numerous reasons for my positive review.  The pay is very competitive.  All of the employees I’ve met have been down-to-earth, and friendly.  I get free meals, and drinks.  I get to travel and work in different kitchens every day, and help feed the residents healthy and nutritious foods.  My Supervisor and the Culinary Directors are all great  people to work with, who often let me know how much I am appreciated.  I truly feel fortunate to have found this job, and hope to continue growing with GenCare for many years.

Gencare Lifestyle often fosters a warm, family-oriented culture. The staff tends to be compassionate and committed to the well-being of residents, creating a fulfilling work environment for those who enjoy working closely with seniors.

There’s a strong emphasis on resident wellness and quality of life, which can be rewarding for employees who are passionate about holistic health and wellness.

 Many employees find the team dynamic positive, with team members willing to support each other and work together to provide the best care.
Opportunities for Growth - Depending on the location, there may be chances to take on new responsibilities, learn about senior care, and grow within the company.

Overall, Gencare Lifestyle can be a rewarding place to work for those who value a supportive team environment and are passionate about senior care.

My first impression at Gencare was positive. The building is immaculate, large and beautiful. I was greeted with genuine enthusiasm from employees that I saw while I was waiting for my interview. All interactions from residents to employees seemed so genuine, and the atmosphere was positive.  I got the impression that people genuinely loved working there. After working in Point Ruston for a short time, I can still say that I love going to work. Management is always transparent and has an open door policy. Grievances from residents or employees are taken seriously. Anyone that wants to be promoted within, can be. There are referral bonuses and paid cna courses. Employees can have access to the exercise room after your shift. We are fed one meal per shift, and the food is really good. I really am lucky to work here.

A typical day would involve no call no shows, low pay for a job with excessive tasks. Poor management that included drama and unnecessary problems caused by management themselves. Hardest part of the job was dealing with management and their staff. supervisors were pain in the a**, HR was no help as to they were manipulated by supervisors themselves. The supervisors in the kitchen always making stuff up to spice up the work place since they were so bored with their life. HR didn't take our issues seriously and there was never an issue solved. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing that smile on our diners faces and secondly going home after a long day of hating our co-workers. loved that.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cook 23 salaries reported	$20.80 per hour
Nursing assistant 8 salaries reported	$21.31 per hour
Server 22 salaries reported	$19.90 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 7 salaries reported	$39.86 per hour
Housekeeper 15 salaries reported	$19.79 per hour

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