licensed practical nurse

nursing assistant

environmental specialist

dietary aide

wound care nurse

Health Center at Standifer Place

A typical day at work would be from 9 am to about 5:45 with a 30 min-1 hour lunch; however if you were in your office and someone needed assistance you were to help them even if you were on breaks. We had what was called ETO time off (Earned time off). We basically earned 1 day off a month for holiday or vacation time and 1/2 day off for Medical Leave. We were only allowed to use our medical leave on our 3rd day out sick or if you personally needed to have out patient surgery or was in the hospital. If your child or spouse was sick or in the hospital or if you were only out one day sick you were unable to use this time. This was not a job that allowed for consecutive days off. The only time I ever used my sick days was when I had an outpatient surgery and when I was in the hospital for a week. After 13 accrued sick days you would lose them. Which happened regularly most of the time you would have to use your ETO time when you needed to be off for a doctors appointment for yourself or family which left you without adequate vacation or holiday time.
I loved most of my co-workers. I am easy to get along with and I tend to feel like if you see your co-workers more than your own family you should get a long and basically consider them part of your family.
The most enjoyable part of my job was getting to know the residents and their families. I am a people person and felt very good if I was able to collect the needed payment but also help the residents and family at the same time.
The hardest part of my job was when I had to add Medicaid Specialist to my job on top of my other jobs. I am not complaining about doing extra work but I am not a person that can work 60-70 hours per week because I have 2 young children.
I thought that the upper management, being the Administrators, where great people; However, when my direct supervisor told me I was suspended without pay on a Friday that I felt was unfair, I went to the administrator (her boss) for assistance. The day I came back, I worked all day and then the administrator asked for my resignation. He said that I am considered rehirable; however, he was to back up a supervisor not an employee.
I did learn a lot there. I learned how to help residents get on and stay on Medicaid. I helped the center become and stay Representative Payee for 200+ residence Social Security, Retirement, and VA monthly benefits. The main thing that I brought form the experience is that there is a fine line to recouping money owed from residence or their families. I found that a kind spirit brought in way more money than a mean one.

I absolutely love my job and the fact that I am proud and honored to work for our administrator, I’ve never experienced someone who is so hands on and who truly cares for not only each and every patient but the staff as well , our DON and ADONs go above and beyond for the staff , at least that’s is what I’ve witnessed, taking time to answer text messages and phone calls even if it’s just for a silly piece of advice. I have never been so proud to be a part of such and amazing team. My unit supervisor and assistant have gone above and beyond to help me be the best nurse I can be and they always take time to listen teach and encourage. The staff I work with on the third floor on my rotation I can one hundred percent guarantee that each and every one of them are there because that’s where their hearts have led and called them to be… to truly love your patients your coworkers and your job is the most amazing and rewarding thing!!! However I am very aware that there are those who are there just for a paycheck… but I am beyond blessed that my concerns are heard and supported so that very rarely do I have someone like that on our team. We are a family… and not only do we have one hundred support from our unit supervisor all the other unit managers on the first and second  floor as well as weekend supervisors have gone out of their way to help with any question or concern I have… I’ve only been a nurse for a year so having resources like these are better than gold

Typically worked 12 hour days as a floor/charge nurse on the trach/vent unit with on average 15 patients. It was something different for me and a challenge and I learned a lot there. It was almost a culture shock thou due to it be an hour away from home in a big city, and I had never really worked with trach/vent patients. But enjoyed it immensely. Staff was super helpful and DON was sweet and would listen and talk to you anytime. Very helpful and concerned I was liking it there. Management was great. Great benefits. Working with patients that didn't talk back was challenging but I always said something to them because I know they knew I was there all the time. The only reason I left there was I couldn't do that one hour drive anymore. For me it just felt more dangerous than anything because I was so tired most days and I couldn't just be at home in a few minutes after a long day I had to drive an hour sometimes hour and 30 minutes due to traffic.

I have worked in the medical field since the mid 1980s. I worked the night shift at Standifer Place ALF in 2015. I really enjoyed working at ALF. I observed quality assisted living care by a caring team. Clean facility. Planned relevant activities. Dining areas are nice plus clean. The food is moderate (better in quality, flavor and presentation than many comparable places). Many of the staff at ALF  have dedicated their lives to the care of the elderly - I know that because I worked with some of the same staff in the 1980s. Local folks and good to the residents. Never saw one bad thing at ALF.
As is always true everywhere they could use a few more staff and volunteers at ALF. And better pay. I left ALF to find a weekend - only day - shift position. 
My ALF rating is based upon my experiences as employee there, past work elsewhere  and whether I would live at the ALF - And Yes, I would live there.

Standifer Place is an impressive, caring nursing facility.  Standifer Place has in house kidney dialysis, respiratory/tracheotomy unit, assisted living, independent living, several forms of rehab and long-term care.  
I visited staff on a near daily basis to be available if staff wanted help dealing with personal or professional issues.  My focus was to help relieve stress among staff, that they be less effected by burnout. I also developed some activities for staff, including Staff Art Display and Staff Talent Show. 
Helped improve communication with training for all staff and developed a system of communication boards throughout the buildings.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I worked with, the way the CEO always looks for new ways to make the facility a community leader in services offered.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Like every institution any more, keeping staff working! They’ve been quite tolerant and work with staff on attendance.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We had good equipment, nursing admin kept staff equipped with supplies and equipment needed to do the job

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Every day is a challenge, there are many specialty services offered at Standifer Place, days could be as pleasant as you would wish for them to be, or as miserable as you’d like. Fortunately we have a choice every day!

The only two positive things I can say about this place is IF you choose to do overtime you can make good money and the patients really grow on you. They are  ALWAYS short staffed, 2 CNAs split 50 patients in most cases. Even if you’re a CNA who cares for your patients exceptionally well, your performance doesn’t matter if you’re not a kiss up. If you get hired don’t go above and beyond, do the bare minimum and kiss butt to management because those are the employees they care for. (Notice they are STILL hiring and they were short staffed when I left the job in November) that’s should speak volumes. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone seeking advancement in the medical field (ex. CNA to Nurse) , it can really make you feel Over worked & unappreciated. 

Management especially staffing is horrible now. They won't schedule you but blow your phone up to come in after you beg to work all week. Or put you on an cancel your shift at the last minute so you can't do anything else as far as if you worked anywhere else your just stuck not getting work. I was told they would work with me while I was in school and at first with the other staffing personal it was never an issue. Since all of the people who where there a year ago or so have quit they only work schedules around who they want to. Can't possibly schedule enough CNAs for the residents to get the care they actually pay for there instead run the handful of full-time staff they have to death because they don't have to pay them as much. The facility is filthy and nurses don't care about anything. I would have boarded my animals at nicer places. 

I spent years working here.  I have been a nurse for 20 plus years and asked for a raise. They only offer raises if you are seeking employment elsewhere, then they  offer a raise and it still won't pay what another new job will.  They pay people more money with less experience who half work. You pay yourself if you want to be paid holiday pay. If you're short the assist head nurses or head nurses will not help. They'll offer you bonuses but you'll rarely see them on your paycheck.  It's always short of help and you're never appreciated.  

Don’t trust the Stars. No loyalty to the Employees. Staff are leaving or let go. Insurance is awful. They could do much better For us employees. Most of your check is going to insurance. Staff are struggling to keep up. All because of the short staff Everyday all day. Even the Managers are pulled to the floor to work on the units or Wound Care. Agency staff are not there for the resident and will tell on any and everything, so staff who have been there trying to make a change are on edge everyday. No one listens because no one really cares anymore. And when we try to express our concerns, It is useless. Everyone is on edge these days. From dietary, therapy, nursing and office. Find a place that cares. This is not one of them

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 40 salaries reported	$30.11 per hour
Nursing assistant 24 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Environmental specialist 21 salaries reported	$12.50 per hour
Dietary aide 9 salaries reported	$13.67 per hour
Wound care nurse 7 salaries reported	$33.00 per hour

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