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Pennybyrn

Pennybyrn is truly a step above any other retirement community.  There is a tangible spirit present when you walk in the door and it's obvious this organization truly believes in giving God's love to every life it touches.  The culture is resident-driven, meaning the team works every moment to ensure residents have everything they want and need.  This in turn creates an atmosphere of love and kindness, and everyone feels like family.  

Pennybyrn is not perfect by any means, but they do work hard to ensure they learn from their mistakes and move forward in a positive direction.  Not everyone is able to fit the culture of this community as it is hard work to give your all every day, but the results are always worth it.  If you have a passion for Seniors, want to be treated like family, and be proud of the work you perform... this is the perfect employer for you.

In my opinion, Pennybyrn is very competitive in salaries and benefits.  Their minimum pay rate is well above the federal minimum wage, and the county's livable wage.  They give paid days off to full-time and part-time/PRN employees, and time and a half for holidays worked.  This is just the tip of the iceberg when looking at their entire benefits package.

I would highly recommend Pennybyrn as a fantastic environment to work!

It is a Wonderful place to work and the leadership group is awesome to work with. They are very flexible to meet the needs or the residents and co workers to make it advantageous for both in a genuinely hospitable work environment. We create a totally new menu each week in the ala carte restaurant for 225 residents and also for the 225 skilled nursing. I do all the ordering for food and beverage and visit out front with all the residents as well as go up to independent living and make sure they are well taken care of also. I correct service errors with the dinning service manager and catering staff as needed and do daily kitchen meeting with both front and back of house as needed. It is very challenging to create a menu changing weekly and not have a lot of waste. The best part of the job is that all employees get 5 weeks PTO time a year and that also presents a challenge in scheduling as well and that is the most difficult part of the job. It is a unique not for profit faith based facility so allows for a nice working environment. The staff and co-workers are wonderful to work with and I enjoy each day, it is a new set of challenges.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The residents are the ONLY best part working for Pennybyrn.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything from management expecting  120% out of you but only give you 5% in return. They expect you to be there all the time and get upset when you try to get a day off to rest. Work load on AL is RIDICULOUS! The families of the residents are annoying. They come in and worry about everything else except visiting their family member. This place is extremely stressful!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful, annoyed, on go 80% of my shift while everyone else goes and hides in empty rooms. Let's not forget about when it's finally time for you to clock out at the end of your shift the aides coming to relieve you are NEVER on time. When brought to the attention of management they get upset at you because they feel like you shouldn't mind to stay until they decide to come in. When you've already been there all day and done the heaviest load of work you be ready to go home

What is the best part of working at the company?
Some of the people were really kind, especially the Sisters (nuns).

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The job seems to be clique driven.  If you don't fit in then you will have a hard time succeeding.  No one really goes out of their way to make you feel a part of the team.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Catholic culture, but extremely stressful work environment.  You either succeed or fail, and no tools are given to help you succeed.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8:30-5pm work schedule, which is somewhat flexible.  Given a task, but if you don't know how to complete, or need help with explanation, you pretty much fail at your job description.  People are there to help you "fail."

I worked in the kitchen of one of the nursing home households.  My manager was very nice, worked with my school schedule, and helped me get better at my job.  The residents are sweet and always liked what we were able to give them.  We could get creative with the food and throw parties and have a good time.  I really enjoyed working there.  I graduated and was offered a job in the career I studied in, or I would still be there.  I may go back and volunteer because I miss the staff and residents.  It was really neat having the Sisters around.  They are all Irish and have great accents.  They like getting to know everyone personally and were always very nice.

In my typical day, I care for residents in the skilled nursing building.  They are my heart and everyone working there feels the same.  It's a challenging job to care for someone every day, but we are a team and the smile on the resident's face is always worth it.  I know this team truly cares for the people we serve, and we are the best at giving quality of life and care.  I love my job and I love this company.

Typical day at work was very interesting and challenging.
I learned how to provide high quality customer care to patient/residents of high demand.
Management shows favoritism to employees. It's hard to excel based on skills when management shows favoritism to employees.
The most enjoyable part of my job here was meeting my patients and residents needs. I felt very much appreciated by the patients/residents. They could always come to me with any concern or complaint feeling at ease.

Typical day was just that; typical. 
The best part of the job was getting to know the residents, worst part is managment doesn't want you to really get to know the residents. Pay is so far behind, they really want you to have 10 years experience but pay like you are just starting out. There is cliques, you'll find that out right away. You're either in or you're not. I never felt welcomed by coworkers.

Great culture. Beautiful facilities and land. Health care benefits are wonderful. The pay for LPN’s is not good. I would recommend to HR and management to look into increasing hourly pay for experienced nurses. A nurse for 10+ years shouldn’t be making an entry level pay. Many will go if this doesn’t change. Love the residents and my team and I strive for top quality care every shift we work. 

It started out great nice work environment, clean, happy patients. Then things became more difficult. Managers frequently and freely put their name on as well as removing it from schedules depending on how they feel. Favorites are openly picked. Lastly they tend to fire all of the great caring employees and keep the hateful ones.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Charge nurse 10 salaries reported	$30.95 per hour
Nursing assistant 5 salaries reported	$17.80 per hour
Security officer 1 salary reported	$16.75 per hour
Housekeeper 2 salaries reported	$13.13 per hour
Line cook 2 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour

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