nursing assistant

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environmental services attendant

maintenance person

Kendal at Ithaca

this place reminds me of the most beautiful expensive pair of heels you can find.... look great on the rack but try to walk a mile in um and you quickly change your mind. I really feel the residents at this facility are being cheated, they pay big money for low level care, The staff are to busy with conversation and nit picking each other to actually do their jobs MANAGEMENT INCLUDED! in fact the managers are the worst, I am continually updated about other staff members personal lives from my manager.. HOW UNPROFESSIONAL !!!! I continually find myself in HR reporting professionalism, or lack their of, of supervisors but nothing changes. There is no team work, staff don't work together at all even if situation calls for it such as short staffed and have to pick up extra work load some staff simply refuse and I don't mean take a long time doing their usual assignment so they don't have to help I mean straight say no I don't have to,. crazy right! And the one that actually is there because they care about the residents get stuck picking up all the slack because they don't want to see the resident suffer.... If you're looking for a job, RUN, don't look them in the eyes just RUN and don't look back, I'm hooked by the what staff call "the curse" which is the pay, once your accustomed to it you cant survive without it and no one else can match'm. RUN!!

In order to be a successful at Kendal you simply need to do your job, stay on task, and be consistent. If you have any questions.. ask someone and they will be happy to help you.

Your experience at Kendal will depend on how you are in the world. If you are a negative person.. you will have a hard time building positive relationships. If you lack accountability.. you will have a hard time in the world overall. Everyone at Kendal is very patient and understanding, even if you make a mistake.. it will be a learning experience. 

My direct supervisor is easily approachable and even when she is obviously very busy, she will make time to follow up! It is appreciated. She doesn't micromanage, which is great because you feel respected and trusted that you are doing your job well.

The upper Management is easily approachable as well and extremely proactive with any questions, concerns or requests. They do a great job following up with anything you bring to their attention. 

The residents are amazing people, full of wisdom and personality. They definitely make the time go by fast!

What is the best part of working at the company?
It’s like a family environment. The Residents are awesome and the staff are as well. Kendal is Quaker Based Values. Kind working environment. Many years with them is a testament to the working environment. There are several employees over 20 years as well . Great place to work !

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
For me was scheduling Medical appointments and having more and more residents having more medical issues. I worked with my co worker full time and had 3 per diem drivers. As  a team we did well. We drove for our residents  to Doctors appointments locally and out of town. Sayre, Rochester,Syracuse, Binghamton. 


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Awesome!  People have our core values Care, Respect, Trust.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy! Driving all the time. Large population of Residents

Kendal is very a nice physical facility. It is Quaker run and managed. It requires a huge amount of $$$to live there. It is a continuum of care facility allowing people to age in place. There are around 450 residents. The SNF has 3 wings and cares for about 48 people. As an RN I worked both "on the floor" and  when asked, as the shift supervisor. The floor nursing is  very acceptable as far as work load. The occasional supervisor role is only as required when there is no other sup  is staffed. This is very difficult because it is on top of the regular staff responsibilities and there is no extra pay. I would say that most of the time when working both jobs it is hard but occasionally, nearly impossible given what might go on during that shift: emergencies, falls, +++.  It can be absolutely exhausting and frankly, impossible to do a good job.

If you live in this area and have to work for living, Kendal is about the best environment one can ask for.  We have an excellent management team and people who really care about what they are doing. We have great food on site, at a discount for employees and we have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities as well as take advantage of Kendal amenities. 

The organization is small enough that your voice is heard, and you can get to know many of your coworkers, but large enough to offer good benefits and provide worthwhile opportunities. 

Overall the work environment is very enjoyable, unfortunately outside of that, very short staffed, with managers/bosses that do not seem to take that into consideration when talking about what you were(nt) able to accomplish with little to no help, and if you have personal issues with anyone, HR is absolutely no help, unless you’re a manager/boss, I’ve been in both positions so I’ve seen it from both sides. If none of that bothers you, then it would probably be a good fit 

Working at Kendal at Ithaca has been a fulfilling experience for me. The organization has provided me with countless opportunities to continue my learning and grow in my career. The interactions I have with our residents are truly meaningful and fulfilling, and I appreciate the trust and respect that the organization affords me. In addition, the benefits package offered by Kendal is excellent and well priced. Overall, I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful team and organization.

A fast paced environment where resident's are the number one priority. Staff members are treated as individuals with a significant emphasis on Respect, Care, Trust (Kendal Values). There are opportunities for growth within each service line. The Health Center staffing is excellent and patient-staff ratios are very favorable compared to other competitors. I would highly recommend working at Kendal at Ithaca!

On a typical day, work is good. The job can be stressful sometime but Kendal is a great peace to work, most of the manager are very good at what they do, they do try to meet everyone needs. Co-worker we learn about each other everyday and most of the time we get along just fine. Highlight of the day is seeing the residents happy and enjoying their meal each day.

Kendal at Ithaca is a good place to work.  The spend a lot of time and money on staff training and development.  Honestly, The work I did there was outside my experience level, but they took a chance on me when i relocated to the area and needed work and benefits.  Management was aware of my situation at helped foster my needs.  

The residents at Kendal at Ithaca are wonderful to work with.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 45 salaries reported	$23.93 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 18 salaries reported	$32.27 per hour
Registered nurse 24 salaries reported	$37.22 per hour
Environmental services attendant 17 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Maintenance person 6 salaries reported	$24.49 per hour

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