certified medication aide

nursing assistant

engagement manager

cook

care manager

Oxford Senior Living

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working for Canoe Brook – Duncan, OK was the precious people, the Residents and their families. As the successful Activities Director, I enjoyed using my passion, talents, and creativity, that enhanced, and made their probable last journeys enjoyable!  So much fun watching the precious elderly engaging in fun activities! What a joy for them! I loved what I did for them and their families.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The poor management and toxic work environment, it was awful. As long as I kept the focus of my position directed to creating positive activities and events, for the precious elderly… I was able to tolerate the unbelievable nonsense.  Stressful? Having the executive Director yelling at me, because she was angry at other things going on and making me feel inadequate/inferior, even in front of other staff. She was non-supportive, judgmental, angry, and incompetent. The environment was toxic because of her poor leadership. After 18 months, I finally had to say no more. Sadly, it began to affect every part of who I am. The hardest part was leaving the sweet people. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
One word, Toxic. Working there was the definition of a toxic work environment. And it was contagious amongst most of the staff there. Drama, sabotaging each other, zero “teamwork“ attitudes, hateful, attitudes, harassment, bullying, miserable.

The executive Director and the director of nursing had minimal control of anything! They are busy having a cold war of their own… It was clear they didn’t like each other. They probably still don’t. Sad thing is… this toxic culture is the standard and accepted at Canoe Brook – Duncan, OK.  Makes me so sad.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I learned to just stay in my little box, do my job 100% to the best of my ability, focusing on residents. 
I didn’t trust anybody… Zero support, zero positivity, walking on eggshells and praying that today would be better than yesterday.  When the executive director was gone for the day or on vacation… We could breathe.
Yes, she has that much negative power… And she gets away with it.

Working for Oxford has been quite refreshing. I love the family atmosphere that trickles down from the home office into the community. I have never worked for a Senior Living company where the residents actually know the owners and the owners know the residents. Our home office is in Wichita, yet our home office team members find time to visit the community at least once a month. The staff feels like an extension of family. It’s refreshing feeling like your teammates have your back no matter what. Of course there are always going to be areas of opportunity to improve upon and we don’t always agree, but we are all here with the same mission- to serve the residents and to try and make their final home their best one. So glad I chose to work for Oxford. Hoping to be here for many years to come!

I worked at the Shoal creek location. This company was by far the WORST place i have ever worked for. Management is not understanding and terrible about fixing issues. They don't care about their employees. They are constantly understaffed. So much bullying and gossiping. They are constantly firing people for no good reasoning and keeping people that don't even do their job. They have been though countless nursing supervisors and ED's. They get in good ones then fire them and replace them with people that just don't care. Many of the staff don't care about the residents and will gossip and talk openly about them right in front of the resident or family. Saying i was employed here is honestly and embarrassment.

All five stars dedicated to the caregivers. Residents and coworkers are treated and loved like a family. They’re truly what makes a facility feel like a home. 
I am however grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given / offered by management and corporate. I’ve had a chance to build my resume, expand my knowledge & finally figure out what I want to do with my life. Maybe ten years from now I could be capable of running riverside because of management allowing me to work in multiple departments and learn new things and take on more responsibilities and gain experience. But I couldn’t do it without the constant support and team work and love from the other caregivers. 

I have been at Oxford for a year now and it is one of the best places I have worked. I love that the executive team sees potential in their team members and finds ways to help them succeed. The passion the presidents have for what they do is infectious. I care because it isn't just a business for them, it is personal. Oxford acknowledges hard work and isn't shy about making you feel appreciated. I truly love the team I get to work with everyday. Sure, it is stressful at times, but work can be stressful no matter where you work. Their mission is to have everyone love where they work. I must say, so far I do!

If you are not a manager you are not even loomed upon or treated fairly, the kitchen has two dietary aides and a cook. When ever they have functions or parties the cook is recongnized and the diatery aides are not even mentioned or even considered. Same goes for housekeeping and maintenance, if it weren't for housekeeping or maintenance the place would cease to work from day to day. The pay sucks as does tje moral in the building due to the managers and rhe way they manage, I have been in manahement for 20 years and habe neber seen a place managed worse than this plave is. All the care about is the money coming in and when the next patient will parrish to make room for the next and the money they will bring in.

I have been an employee since April of this year and I had a lot of fear and anxiety coming into a new work environment, but I can honestly say, I am shocked by all the encouragement and love they spread!  They are patient and kind.  They don't chastise you when you've made mistakes; they communicate, educate and encourage you!  My heart is full being part of the Oxford Family!  We serve a lot of "Humble Pie" and let me just tell you, it's delicious!  If you want some, come join this family!

I interviewed for the job and had a follow-up interview within a month later. When I received the offer, I was told to attend orientation the next week. However, I received a call the next day inviting me to orientation that same week. I had no training from day one. There was no communication, which is crucial for a manager. The structure is non-compliant. And everything I discussed in the interview was ineffective. I would not suggest this place to anyone.

I left a job I had worked at for 17yrs. to work here. I have loved every minute of the 5yrs that I have been employed @ Oxford Senior Living. One thing I value the most is that management, all the way up to our Corp. office makes me feel that not only are they invested in the success and happiness of my residents, but they are also invested in my own personal success and happiness.
Looking forward to another 5! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Greatcompsny! Treats their residents well. Happy environment! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not stressful and healthy environment 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive and Professional work environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Business hours and weekend as needed

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Certified medication aide 28 salaries reported	$17.90 per hour
Nursing assistant 19 salaries reported	$16.16 per hour
Engagement manager 13 salaries reported	$13.88 per hour
Cook 14 salaries reported	$16.23 per hour
Care manager 4 salaries reported	$27.25 per hour

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