home health aide

licensed practical nurse

culinary assistant

chef

nursing assistant

Lifespark

I started off at Lifesprk not knowing anyone and now it is like my second family. They promote their internal employees and help you build your career while encouraging your growth as an employee. Fantastic place to work and receive health care! Wonderful, supportive co-workers. Management could do more to better assist their staff. Pay is optimal with minimal weekends and holidays on call. All typical RN responsibilities is a typical day on the job. You are expected to have timely and effective Nursing abilities and documentation. You are expected to be a part of the team, and support your coworkers.

 I learned innumerable things from this job - both as an RN and as a person,and am still employed here.  Management is respectful, cooperative, and willing to work with you through any adversity. Workplace culture is supportive and respectful, which you are also required to participate in. Hardest part of the job is difficulties with unhappy patient/families - no different than any other healthcare job, however lifesprk gives you the tools to work through these issues.

 Many of the leadership have left large organizations, to come here because the culture is so much better and almost no one is in the office after 6:30 p.m. The work life balance is amazing!!!  The best art of the job is the individualized difference you make for the patient and their families, the department  your co-workers, and yourself. Very rewarding place to work. Lifesprk cares about their employees. It's not hard to get time off, family first is their philosophy, great coworkers, positive problem solving attitudes prevail.

As far as the negative RN reviews, I would question if they were doing proper documentation and asking for help, as lifesprk leaders are more than willing to help and have  a great positive attitude,and are very respected within the twin cities/ United States as innovative leaders striving to put the client first.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The support and collaborative efforts from leadership, my team, and my supervisor have been integral for me. They respect and encourage entrepreneurship, but can also come together as a team to work through projects or concerns as, one. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Turnover is always challenging, but when we think turnover in healthcare,  we tend to think, front line staff. Turnover of office staff or leadership can be just as impactful. This company ralies together to help when someone is out due to health, personal reasons, or moves on. The work will get done in the least disruptive manner, and that type of support is admirable.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
This company wants you to succeed. They want you to be the best version of yourself. They encourage and even insist, on work-life-balance. The respect for their teams and their clients is a direct reflection of the company's leadership. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My role is a hybrid position so, I have the flexibility to work from home, or visit a building. My primary role is to provide mentorship, training, and education, but also to offer support where needed. Some days I will have a plan scheduled and other days that plan is set aside and we do something completely different. You have to be able to adapt to the needs of the team or building you are working with. So, flexibility is key.

This job will expect  you being willing to stay late.  Like sometimes until 7 pm. Kinda late.  When you start and. For every pay check make sure you are in the correct PTO tier they will make you pay it back even if it’s there fault for putting you in the wrong tier in the first place.  Add all of your hours. Every check.  This company is notorious for not paying  you for all of your hard earned money. .  There really is no work life balance.   You come in at 8 and have to stay until all shifts are staffed.like I said if your cool with staying until 7 or 8. Then this job would be good  They take on way to many clients.  When we don’t have that many caregivers. To work. The on call weekend should be emergency only.  You should be able to work on call from home. With out ur consuming your life but the phone never stops ringing.  When you ask for support. More help.  They state they will chat about it in a L10 meeting to strategize what to do but never followed through in getting you help. And yes. It’s even a nightmare to do on holidays.  The pay is not fair.  The turn over rate in the last year.  They have. Had 4 teams. Come and go with in a year .  Had I known this when I started I would never have accepted the job. I have never seen a place ran so poorly. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The only best part was the residents. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Unfortunately, there is very little work/life balance. Even in situations involving hospitalization or contagious illness, there is strong pressure to still report to work. That expectation alone creates unnecessary stress for staff.

Within the last month, three nurses have resigned, which speaks to the turnover issue. It’s a very high-stress environment, and it often feels like there are new faces every week. 

Consistency in staffing is clearly a challenge.

The CNA-to-resident ratio is extremely heavy — at times it feels unsafe and unrealistic. When staffing is stretched that thin, it impacts both employee wellbeing and the level of care residents deserve.
There are good, hardworking staff members here who truly care, but without better support, realistic staffing ratios, and improved management practices, it’s difficult to see long-term stability. If your a good worker, expect to pick up the slack from the other workers.

Oh and they will deduct thirty minute breaks if you never took one regardless. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Short staffed, every day. Fast paced envirment under pressure and high stress

I came to Lifespark after talking to several employees that raved about the company. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my family and my personal happiness. There was a 5k annual cut coming here from my last company, but the balance between time spent working and living is worth it. Caseloads are small, which  means more time with each patient and the ability to finish all charting and calls in the homes. My supervisor is AMAZING. Training is fantastic, and I've never felt afraid to reach out if I feel I need a refresher prior to doing something. We are encouraged to go above and beyond for our patients, rather than reprimanded for it. 
The only things I would improve if I was able would be the pay-Obviously I would like to be making what I was at my last company-And the quarterly meetings, which feel kind of pyramid-schemish and very CEO focused, rather than focused on the field staff and the work being done. My only regret is not starting here sooner. 

Lifesprk is working to innovate healthcare and I love my job helping clients focus on preventive health vs reactive. Lifesprk's employees has inceased from 54 in 2014- to over 400 employees in 2018 and is continuing to grow. We are different from most home health companies as we also have campus locations we provide services with and are partnered with the best hospitals in the United States. We strive to achieve the best results and focus on having healthcare that avoids the rollercoaster of just taking care of individuals when they are sick and being proactive and taking a lead approach in their health. As far as the work life balance, it is the best here and the reviews below just means they were slacking because we have a great work life balance and everyone helps out when needed. This company is growing very fast and has good benefits. If you are looking for a company you want to be a world leader in changing healthcare , this is the organization for you and you will never be happier. I love Lifesprk and it's motto, the leaders lives the mottos and values and truly care about the people.

Mandatory monthly company meetings are redundant, self-congratulatory, and obnoxiously artificially positive wastes of time. Company claims to provide good work/life  balance, but overworks clinicians to the point of burn out. The attractive high salary is very deceptive. When one breaks down how much time is spent with documentation, scheduling, and collaboration with providers/clinicians, the hourly pay would be similar to minimum wage. The company car is touted as a great perk, but be aware if using the company car for personal use it is tacked on as additional salary and increases salary approx $5k. Best to use company car for work use only, or not use at all. The company makes claims to be better than other home care companies in their mission to provide whole person care, but their true goal is to maximize profit via the private pay services. They attempt to force clinicians to simultaneously provide care and push sales. Worst job this clinician has ever had! High turn over and horrid work/life balance!

I enjoyed my position at Legacy of Delano and understand the senior care industry is challenging at all levels.  For nursing staff, particularly those in care giving roles, it can be physically, emotionally, and intellectually challenging.  The responsibilities in facilities wherein there is not an onsite 24-hour nurse available, can created overwhelming stressful situations for those who must deal with those situations as well as perform the expected tasks and routines put in place for the residents in their care.

The most enjoyable aspect of caregiving is the personal rewards one reaps in helping others with understanding and empathy. 

When I initially interviewed with the Legacy of Delano, I did so with the thought of moving from a home health aide into a position that wasn't so physically challenging.  I was told at that time that they moved people into different positions all the time.  My experience was that when a position opened up, they found people outside of the community to fill those positions as they didn't want to lose experienced aides.  

The compensation and benefits are above average. The mileage policy isnt great. You get the standard IRS set amount but if you live far from the office, you get screwed. They offer a company car but the waitlist is extremely long. They go on a point system that isn't bad on its own, however they do not account for drive time for those that have more rural territory and clients more spread out in location. Clients complain all the time about having to see so many different nurses and lack of continuity of care. It feels like you're just a number working for a corporate company, and they don't care about your frustrations or satisfaction. You are salary and you have to do what is required of the position regardless pf how much time it takes. The best parts of the job are clients, the care you can provide them 1:1 and the relationships you build. The days you don't have to interact with anyone but your clients are the best days. Probably the only thing keeping most of the frontline workers. I work at minimum 50 hours a week. 

Many staff members feel there are inconsistencies in how disciplinary actions are applied, which can create a sense of favoritism. Additionally, the level of micromanagement and lack of transparency regarding resident care raises concerns. Many employees feel they are not receiving the necessary support or answers to their questions about resident needs, leading to frustration. Confidentiality is another area that seems to need improvement. When staff members call in, it often becomes common knowledge, which affects morale. It seems that workplace dynamics sometimes prioritize drama over the well-being of our residents, who, as we all agree, are the best part of our jobs. The current training and compensation structure has led to a reluctance among staff to engage in training, as many feel that the efforts do not equate to adequate recognition. Finally, the frequent turnover in management suggests a disconnect that may need to be addressed to foster a more cohesive and supportive work environment.

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