licensed practical nurse

server

nursing assistant

caregiver

cook

La Vida Llena

I start my "day" at work at 2200 hrs. I pass fresh pitchers of water, take vitals, change briefs, set out clothes for the next day, answer call lights through out the night to help transfer residents to the bathroom, listen to the needs and provide the nurse with needed information. At times I help dress the residents, have feed them, and helped them to the bathrrom. I rotate positions every couple of hours when a resident is unable to do it themselves. There have been times when I have listen to a residents confessions of fear and dying and been asked to give them permission to allow themself to die.
 The hardest part of the job is not dealing with the combative residents, or the confused residents but the passing of one. The only reson I say its hard is a friendship grows and the heart opens so it is only natural to feel a sadness when one passes on. My co-workers are my friends. I enjoy working with them and learning from them. It makes a work day so much easier when a person looks forward to seeing others. The management is easy to talk to, ask questions, learn from and respect. I do think the most enjoyable part of the day is the way residents greet you and react to your presence even if you may not be their regulary assigned CNA.

What is the best part of working at the company?
When I first started I had a very nice supervisor who worked well with the nurses and was very open to suggestions and collaboration.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
La Vida Llena was taken over by a new company(PRS) in the summer of 2024. This new company was not particularly responsive to residents'  needs or the employees either.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. The supervisor of the Independent support services area who was hired in November 2024 was very difficult to work with and quite vindictive if anyone disagreed with him. Upper management not concerned or responsive.  I don't know about the assisted living areas.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very easy nursing job; the RN's just responded to emergency pages and calls and did a few med adminisrations.

Repetitive, serving food, cleaning up afterwards, washing dishes, changing tables, then folding napkins.
I learned how to cook and also create a fun atmosphere with my coworker and the residents, while keeping it up to date with cleanliness and correct food temperatures.
The management here was less experienced then i would have thought. She had just graduated from College.
My co-workers were there for 2 to all of there life. It was easy to ask for help when i needed it and also strong friendships were made.
The hardest part of the job would be, not enough downtime procedures, making sure everything was clean restocked and ready to go for the next meal.
The most enjoyable part of the job would be that, i was able to make the residents happy by serving them with a smile.

This is a great place to work as a housekeeper! Management was great, they had parties or give-aways every month for employee appreciation. Four weeks vacation yearly from day one. Once established, you can pretty much choose which area to work in as long as there is an opening. Most of the housekeepers have been working here for 15 or more years, which to me emphasizes how good it is. Sometimes you may have to work extra hard or get overtime, but more often you will receive help when needed (such as when there is an emergency like a water leak, etc. that causes extra work.) There is soup and salad provided for lunch daily, and a fridge as well if you prefer to bring your own lunch.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Benefits, co workers, hours, everything. This is an amazing facility. I’m happy to be a part of the team taking care of these residents that need help.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I really haven’t had a stressful experience, we are all pretty happy here.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Wonderful, really a team work environment. This is like friends with a common goal getting together to help those in need.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pretty fast 8 hour shift. Always busy but not so that you can’t give great care and attention to each resident.

Company offers plenty of paid time off, decent employee appreciation events quarterly, opportunity for overtime and medical insurance. 

The management in the dining department is very depraved and under qualified. This is a long term issue that isn't a problem if you are just here for a few years. But I feel sorry for anyone who intends to stick around long term.
Most problems are solved by lower management as management is not reliable for any task; nor do they seem to have a desire to assist when needed. Basically they wont step in when needed or when there is a problem.

A typical day at my job was to prioritize my work for the day and make phone calls and appointments early so as to make any changes necessary throughout the day.  Making sure everything is current and process any requests that came in.  Checking with doctors and nurses and family members on any issues that need addressing.  I learned early on that keeping organized and efficient is important in this position.  Management was very supportive and respected my opinion.

Some co-workers/managers seem to have an anger problem.  And don't seem very capable of handling stressful situations with clarity and ability to problem solve without losing their temper.
I wish that the managers/staff would realize they should build up the skill of their staff with instruction that is also encouraging.  Instead of bullying or belittling.  obviously their tactics are failing them.
Not much room for advancement.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Constant incentives, seasonal perks. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Disciplinary actions are not enforced.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Residents=awesome
Staff=petty
Directors=weak

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Awesome resident appreciation. Directors do not apply hr mandates

What is the best part of working at the company?
The residents, the people that you work with

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
None that i can think of. Was A great plase to work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Friendly,Clean,very profecinal

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very busy ,Laughing with the resident

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 5 salaries reported	$32.37 per hour
Server 3 salaries reported	$16.88 per hour
Nursing assistant 12 salaries reported	$19.91 per hour
Caregiver 11 salaries reported	$17.25 per hour
Cook 4 salaries reported	$17.08 per hour

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