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assisted living director

MORNINGSIDE MINISTRIES

Morningside Ministries was a really great place to work. Mr. Lowenberg was really supportive to the company. Changes were made and now the company has lost the family feel. Some people in the corporate office write their words in chalk. Never in stone. False promises to gain your trust and confidence. This company will betray you. People with tenure are tossed away as disposable assets. They claim that there are financial restraints so they must cut jobs to meet their budget, but that doesn't stop them from hiring their buddies or family member at top dollar. There is nepotism in corporate office. I feel sorry for those good folks who have worked so hard in spite of things. Do you really believe the retention program is working? Or was it another way to spend money without focusing on the real issue? It is not the front-line staff who are the problem. Look at the upper management and Executive Directors.

A typical day involved reviewing resumes and applications, returning phone calls, and doing telephone interviews.

I learned many things from my supervisor such as how to conduct investigations, how to have difficult conversations, and how to juggle projects.

Management within the organization worked at different paces.

My co-workers were helpful and friendly and we all pitched in to help out in our different areas.

The hardest part of the job was getting the hiring managers to tell me what type of employee they were actually looking for (beyond skill set) and then changing their minds about what the actual job duties were or changing the job requirements without telling me.   

The most enjoyable part of my job was conducting New Employee Orientation and working with my HR team.

Daily routines differ from tech to tech. all techs constantly check tickets and work as needed. If one falls behind or needs help, other techs assist. All techs were allowed to help and take part in large projects. This allows lower level to learn the new technologies as well as be able to support them. IT seems to be looked at as a necessary evil, but most users know we do what it takes to make sure the downtime is minimal. The most difficult part of the job, is the long hours needed to complete or implement new technologies and/or projects. The best part is the team and knowing we could count on each other for anything.

IT has now been outsourced

I start my day by collecting all new Physicians Orders, and Paperwork that needs to be scanned into the electronic record. Then I go over orders entered by the nurses for accuracy, then scan in to the electronic record all records into individual Resident Charts. All paperwork from the Nurses Stations come through my office, which I file. I maintain State Regulations regarding Residents Medical Records. I also manage supplies needed by the Nursing Staff for Resident Care, order all supplies needed, maintain an inventory for staff to supply Residents needs. The facility has a dedicated staff and Management, devoted to excellent care, and protecting Residents rights.

a typical work day is cooking and satisfying the residents by preparing delicious nutritious meals in a timely manor. I try and learn how to maintain and prepare quality foods that meet the needs of the residents and co-workers as well. My co-workers are the most challenging part of the job. A lot of the times they don't want any advise nor quick to receive help from others. And the most enjoyable part is at the end of the day everybody is full, feed and satisfied with the quantity and quality of work that was prepared by myself.

Patients were typically friendly although at times I had to calm violent patients. Staff was excellent. Was responsible for providing basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities of life they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing and feeding.  Provided quality, compassionate care with the assistance of LVN’s and RN’s.  Assisted in transporting patients to dental, physical therapy or other appointments as necessary.  (Worked the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift while in high school under the supervision of that school’s professor).

Not an ideal long term employment opportunity due to poor work conditions and lack of concern for employee safety. Residents do not receive quality care. It doesn't matter how hard you try things do not get better. The facility seems to constantly operate in crisis mode ie; multiple open positions, new management all the time who always change the rules. Work hours can exceed 70 hours weekly. Staffing coordinator constantly asks for you to pick up extra shifts even if you have far more than 50 hours for that work. You can work 16 hour days everyday and no one cares. This company has no holiday pay.

l have been employed with the Manor for over 3 and a half years and the majority of time was very pleased with the work environment.  It was stressful at times due to the workload and long hours but overall the residents and staff made it a great place to work.  In my decision to leave work full-time, I still wanted to remain part of Morningside and continue to work part-time with the residents.  I have found my work rewarding and challenging and hope to continue to be part of the Manor.

I would not recommend this company in San Antonio Texas, there is a very high rate of turnover in employee hires and they are always short staffed and the previous staff passes there workload forward to the overnight staff members. There is always more work than two people can do in an eight timeframe and the patient to employee ratio is overloaded…irs all about filling beds and not the employees who actually complete the work!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Faith- based atmosphere, great teammates who are celebrated regularly, family work environment!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Normal challenges of working in healthcare!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very good.  Team focus.  We always have the equipment and supplies we need.  Residents come first in our decision making!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Team meetings, greeting all residents and teammates

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 8 salaries reported	$17.38 per hour
Housekeeper 3 salaries reported	$15.50 per hour
Registered nurse 2 salaries reported	$38.50 per hour
Licensed vocational nurse 1 salary reported	$29.00 per hour
Assisted living director 1 salary reported	$29.00 per hour

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