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No day is typical at LIFE Pittsburgh. That may be the most interesting part of the job. One day I may be working on participants' equipment. The next day I may be working with contractors to repair damage that occurred over night; and the next day I may be repairing the washer or dryer or painting a room. I learned how to work in an environment with people that depend on my help. I learned to care more for the elderly and how to balance taking time to talk to someone that needs an ear and getting the job done. I work for several different levels of management and learned what it takes to individualize their requests and their needs and see that each one is taken care of the way they want it done. I work with over 200 employees and enjoy seeing them every day. I learned how to communicate to many different ethnicities and to find common threads that links us together. The hardest part of my job is dealing with some people that do not understand what my function is and how it fits in to the larger puzzle. Most people are understanding and are able to cooperate with all of the demands that are put on me. But, there are a few, as in any company, that have a hard time seeing things from another person's perspective. The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing that the participants are happy to be in a safe, clean environment.

Too many so-called providers say nasty things about the participants. Some even treat them badly and make fun of them. How managers manage to both micromanage and never be around when you need them is a mystery to me. The other organization like this one - Community Life - has such a wonderful environment. (No, I've never worked there, but I interviewed there.) They do all sorts of fun activities with their participants, like perform plays where the participants are actors! Plus, it's a bright, fun, creative, well-lit place that engages people and makes them more apt to get involved. And the dining room has big tables where people tend to sit with others more and get involved - totally UNLIKE LIFE Pittsburgh, where they have about 15 little bistro tables and most participants sit and eat alone. It's pathetic. And the lighting and atmosphere of LIFE Pittsburgh stinks - it's dark and feels like a hospital. Oh, and don't ever sit in on one of their so-called 'stand-up' meetings - unless, of course, you don't mind getting a daily earful of nasty comments about elderly people. And the managers act like they're so superior to the participants. It's disheartening to see such nasty people working for such a good cause. Of course, not everyone is nasty - just enough of them to make it a place I'd never ever want someone I love to go.

It was the first job i ever had that I didnt miss I enjoy taking care of people You in out in the cold assisting people on and off the van which can cause you to be sick It is a position you are not appreciated not addressed or spoken to respectfully.You assist with meals dressing showering stimulation remind medication medical appts in home care dealing staff family members managers who are not quailfied but by school for there positions.The worst part about the company is the have no compassion for important things life I enjoy life so my most enjoyable things I know I can be forward and stern but to address adult able people with respect dignity is what make healthcare work respondible reliable hardworking dedicated to getting the best care possible in the safest way following osha hippea laws with the same respect you give you own family members why to to you like a baby if your not let you still have the dignity to be respected and treated like a adult fully explain what is going and let you family with a civil mind make the decision instead of a company just to keep as a client because the insurance will pay but your not getting the care its paying for.Work for a company your proud of respect instead of a check and weekends off.

A typical work day is generally fulfilling and you are able to complete your duties in a timely manner.  Management is different throughout the company.  Some managers are absolutely amazing while others are simply just horrible.    There is no consistency in expectations no matter what department or discipline you work under.  There are 6 centers and not on of them are ran the same way.  In my opinion, any employee should be able to work their specific job at any of the locations without  question, but because there is no true standard of expectations or consistency of ANY kind, it is a chaotic mess.  The most enjoyable part of the job is the relationships you have with the Participants.  The work culture, is horrible.  I wanted to make this job my last but the environment is toxic.  

I have never worked for a company that I whole heartedly agree with the mission and goals. This company has the potential to do great things. However, the management sees to it that it is carried out in the most stressful way possible. Micromanaged by managers that have no background in specific disciplines, but love to make employees bend to their will. Making employees complete tasks that they are uncomfortable with and frankly unsafe. Their "open door policy" is open, but no one cares or is willing to listen. Every employee is stressed and bitter. HR is rude and condescending for a department that is supposed to help and assist the employees. The company is so top heavy with managers, however they lack the ability to create simple protocols so employees have a clear and concise understanding of what is expected of them. During covid lockdown, some managers made employees stay home for symptoms such as headaches or scratchy throats. Others would say don't worry about it. This company has the ability to do great things for the population they serve. Unfortunately,  egos, selfishness, and the inability to listen to their employees who are putting in the work get in the way. It's funny, they send out surveys for the participants they serve, but never to the employees. There's obviously something they don't want to hear, or frankly, they don't care. 

Working here for almost five years, I saw valued employees, including highly respected doctors, leave because of the unwarranted stress put upon them. The upper management is very ignorant with the employees and constantly makes them feel worthless and threatened. There is a "protected" few that can't do anything wrong. There is nepotism and they will go to extremes to find ways to dismiss you. They brag about not giving anyone unemployment benefits. The CEO and the HR director work hand in hand to keep a hostile working environment and continue to promote unqualified candidates in to positions of directors and managers. Not all managers are undeserving and that is not the intent here. But, many are. The HR director uses his power to surround himself with young women and tries to intimidate men. Very frustrating work environment. Most of the blame goes to the CEO, the HR director and their relatives.

Life Pittsburgh's purpose is very much needed and noble with helping this particular patient population within the community. The manager who I worked under tended to sway under the the influence of a particular employee so treatment at that time was biased and clique-ish and I wasn't respected for my effort. I was a part time employee but agreed to help out working full time hours and doing that wasn't appreciated. I found another job but the manager wound up leaving even before I did! Since I already accepted another position it was too late for me to stay. Unfortunately the timing of all this cost me this opportunity and I wish I could have stayed because it was a very rewarding job that allows you to go into the community and not be stuck inside the confines of a facility.

The company is ran by its MANY bosses. There is a boss for a bosses bosses bosses boss. You never know who to go to and who truly is your boss or which way the chain of command goes. Too much bickering and hostility at the work place, People do what they want when they want. If they like you, you will get away with murder, if they don't you will get fired for ANYTHING. In my first 6 months I probably saw 4 different people in a position. It is not unusual for a person to only last any where from a day to a week before they quit. Orientation provides you with a warm welcoming, but once you are sent to your post its another story. You kind of have to get in where you fit in. This job WILL follow you home and consume more than just your time at work. If you want to make a easy couple of dollars, and can mind your business and stay out of the way its a great stepping stone!!!!! Use it to your advantage!

This place has wonderful participants. It isn’t the people who are in the program that are the issue, it’s upper management, who were all grandfathered into positions they have no business being in. They expect too much from the lower paid workers and then get mad when they leave...you work them to the bones! There is no room for advancement if you’re seeking that. You have to know someone who knows someone to get up there. Definitely would have stayed if management wasn’t sabotaging the care team by putting down care plans that were designed for participants we knew and they had no idea who the person was. Late on yearly reviews as well. So don’t expect your raise on time. 
They need more staff that care for the participants and they need retain the quality workers they do have by hearing their concerns. Turnover is huge. Take a look in the mirror as to why that is happening.

If you’re considering working here, I highly recommend you think twice. My experience with this company was one of the worst in my professional life. The work environment was toxic, upper management was disorganized, and employee well-being was clearly not a priority.

Leadership constantly changed expectations without communication, and any concerns brought up were either ignored or dismissed. Micromanagement was rampant.

The turnover rate is extremely high, which says a lot. People aren’t just leaving for better opportunities, they’re leaving to protect their mental and emotional health.

Save yourself the stress and look elsewhere. There are much better companies that respect their employees and value professional growth.


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assistant 4 salaries reported	$18.99 per hour
Recreation assistant 2 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour
Personal care assistant 3 salaries reported	$21.59 per hour
Registered nurse 1 salary reported	$32.60 per hour
Social worker 1 salary reported	$65,400 per year

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