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Pikes Peak Respite Services

I worked with this company back in 2016 and left due to lack of basic communication and professionalism. When I moved back to Colorado in 2022 I decided to give it another shot because caregiving is a passion of mine. THere is no interview, if you express interest, you’re hired, and you receive NO training when you are providing care services to at risk populations. Management doesn’t listen to concerns of employees and does not have any kind of meetings with staff. They have “observations” once a month that management may show up to but it’s unlikely. Self scheduling is the only pro but that just means the owners don’t have to screen clients for you. They just send you a phone number and tell you to figure it out. I highly recommend ANY other company in the springs. This is a sinking ship and I’d stay far away if I was you. 

After a few training computer modules you are thrown into the deep end. I have worked with one individual for a month now and still have not seen thier care plan. In most cases it is at least 2 weeks before I am given the care plan for someone I begin working with. On top of that, there is no one to turn to for support. Supposedly the CEO is that person but interactions with her are at best neutral but most often just frustrating.
The company recently recategorized services in a way that increased their income from Medicare while drastically cutting hours to the families they serve. Families are now struggling and Providers must take on more individuals to get hours. Everyone loses except management.

I went into this job hoping to work full-time and that has proven to be very difficult. I have been unable to support myself because of it. This is a relaxed job where you can work with one kid or not work for a few weeks and still keep your job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The clients were great in many ways

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You may be thrown into extremely high behavior situations and brutally attacked with literally 0 training to handle aggression or regard for your safety. You will be put into unethical situations. You will be blamed and talked down to if you ask for more support or bring up safety issues.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You work alone, no support from management

PPRS is a great place to work if you do not need to make money. The hours are flexible, but you will not get near the amount of hours you need or requested. As a full time employee, I only received about 4 hours a week and was not compensated for time establishing care for patients (meet and greets, long commutes, phone calls). The administrative team lacks support for employees and does not provide adequate training for employees. The families cared for are great, but the company is inadequate.

I enjoy making connections with my clients and as an independent minded worker,  I kind of enjoy this company's hands off approach. However things come up in this business that would benefit from coaching,  and they don't perform this very well.  You are basically left to figure out hard situations on your own. 

Still,  I like this compared to some work environments and it's rewarding to connect with my clients and their families.  I feel I make a difference. 

Almost no communication and everything is a write up and they don’t support you with good intentions. Every body works from home in the Admin department and almost no quick response, if any from some of the employees when you contact them. 
The clients warn you about the mood of the owner/founder and that’s uncomfortable and happens very often (almost all the caregivers warmed me about her) 

I had an interview with this job for the " Community Connector" position. As did 6-12 other people in the room. It was a complete waste of my time. The community Connector $20.00 position is ONLY available maybe twice a month for the employee. They hire full-time for lousy $12.00 positions. They fail to tell you that until your interview. Don't even bother.

The people above ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE THESE CLIENTS BEST INTERESTS AT HEART. I’d never recommend services or employment through this company and someone needs to look further into how things are ran!!!!!    I’ll be complaining until I get to the right person 

There is a lack of communication from the employees and the employer. The family you are assigned to depends of your off days and how you are treated. Communication goes through the patient to the employer. It can be hard to get help from the employer. I never even got to meet Beverly. 

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Wraparound facilitator 1 salary reported	$48,500 per year
Direct support professional 9 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour

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